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Storm damage roof report in Wallend, Greater London
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Wallend, with photos and a clear written report.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are often where flat roof coverings start to peel back. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. We photograph and describe each one.
Storm damage roof report in Wallend: what you get
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We give an honest view of what we see. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. If you’ve noticed damaged pots on the stack and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roofs, ridges and hips and chimney stacks alike.
In London, leaks frequently start somewhere hidden: a butterfly roof’s central valley gutter, a parapet gutter, a chimney flashing or a flat roof over a back addition. Whether you are tracing a leak or recording storm damage in Wallend, those are among the first places to look. A hidden gutter that overflows can send water a long way before it shows.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Wallend (E6, IG11, E12)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Questions from Wallend
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Wallend?
It can be, so it is useful to tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space as you book. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Wallend?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Wallend as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
There’s no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Check your policy wording.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it’s clear what we found. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Checking the roof from the ground
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Why get it checked now?
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from the ground. That keeps a record of how it looked. In a London terrace or conversion, a roof defect rarely stays your problem alone: failed flashings and blocked valley gutters can send water into more than one home. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Wallend
- Over 20 years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
- Package prices that include VAT
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a London area like Wallend, the main things to sort out are parking and access: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. We then look at everything that’s safely in view from ground level, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Wallend roofs and the weather
About 1.5 miles east lies Eastbury Manor House, a reminder of how long the area around Wallend has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
For landlords with property near Barking station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. If you run a business near Gallions Reach Shopping Park, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running. If you live near a park like Loxford Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Wallend is about 1 mile west of Barking, in Greater London. If you are in Wallend, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Greater London, we cover Wallend. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in E6, IG11 and E12 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Hall Road, Quay Road and Ascot Road, and we cover them all. Being close to the A117, Wallend is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Wallend include East Ham (1 mile south-west), Plashet (1 mile north-west), Upton Park (1 mile west), Manor Park (1 mile north) and Beckton (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover London (7 miles west), City of Westminster (9 miles west), Marylebone (9 miles west), Kensington (12 miles west), St Pancras (8 miles west) and Shoreditch (6 miles west).
Local landmarks in Wallend
We work in homes and buildings around Dukes Head Public House, Tyndale Academy and Loxford Park. The closest station to Wallend is Barking station, about 0.9 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Gallions Reach Shopping Park (1.7 miles south-east) and Newham University Hospital (1.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Wallend includes Hollow Pond and Ripple Nature Reserve.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Wallend. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Landlords and letting agents in Wallend book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof.