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Storm damage roof report in West Ham, Greater London
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in West Ham. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged pots on the stack
How a storm damage roof report works in West Ham
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. It sets out what is damaged, with photos, and what we think the likely cause is. It’s yours to pass to your insurer. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We’re not loss adjusters, and we cannot tell you whether a claim will succeed. If you’re worried about damaged flat roof membrane and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In converted houses and blocks across London, water from a roof can run a long way before it shows on a ceiling, sometimes in a different flat from the one below the defect. That makes the source hard to pin down, and finding it matters for whoever has to deal with it. We look at what we are given access to in West Ham, inside and out. It’s useful to know when the water appears and in what weather.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- West Ham (E15, E13, E7)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaving storm damage can let water into the roof space and rooms below. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. In West Ham, as across London, an overflowing gutter soaks the wall below. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Common questions in West Ham
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in West Ham?
Typically it is manageable with a little notice. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we’ll work around them.
How do I find out if my home in West Ham is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is West Ham in your area?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, West Ham included.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Complain to your insurer first. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we cannot predict the outcome.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access as you book.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Only from the ground or from windows. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
West Ham roofs and the weather
Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. From the street you may see only a parapet, with a butterfly roof and a valley gutter behind it draining to the back. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. The wider area around West Ham has a long history of building, with Sutton House about 2.9 miles west. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Living close to West Ham Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you let a flat or house near West Ham station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
West Ham is about 2 miles west of East Ham, in Greater London. We carry out storm damage roof reports in West Ham for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small.
Surveys in E15, E13 and E7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Plaistow Grove, Willis Road and Moorey Close. Close by, we survey roofs in Upton (1 mile north-east), Greengate (1 mile south-east), Maryland (1 mile north-west), Stratford (1 mile north-west) and Plaistow (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover London (5 miles south-west), City of Westminster (7 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (4 miles west).
Landmarks near West Ham
Typical jobs here are in homes near West Ham Church School, The Earl Of Derby Public House and St Bonaventure's RC School and the streets around them. The closest station to West Ham is West Ham station, roughly 0.5 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Greenwich Castle (3.9 miles south) and Passmore Edwards Museum (0.6 miles north). The countryside around West Ham includes Old Ford Island and Tower Hill.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to let us know when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The property’s address and postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in West Ham, call 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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What we are asked to look at in West Ham
Gusts work at anything on a roof that is loose or exposed. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. People usually call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Roofs hit by falling trees
The streets around a church such as Church of All Saints are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their report turnaround times
- What the survey will not cover
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a London conversion, the way into the roof space is often from a communal landing or the top flat. If that applies to your building, it helps to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in West Ham runs like any other.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails often fail first. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.