Storm Doris caused chaos across Norfolk and Suffolk last night, with the aftermath of debris very visible this morning.
Our property managers remained on call throughout the night, and by 8pm we had our teams across 15 sites. Coordinating with contractors, we’ve been working with urgency to restore normality to all the homes and blocks we manage.
With thousands of homes across East Anglia still without power, we can report that site visits are underway across the area and we are responding to any concerns or issues.
If you have any queries, as a Watsons client, please call the Block & Estate Management helpline on 01603 226500 or Lettings Management helpline on 01603 751555.
Here’s a quick checklist to complete to inspect for any damage caused by the storm:
1. Start at the roof and work your way down. If the roof is steep and high, use binoculars to inspect it. Look carefully at valleys where roof planes intersect. Check anything that comes up through the roof, such as vent stacks. Look at the chimney top and flashing. In all these places, look for anything loose or missing.
2. Check gutters, which can come loose if the wind catches them. If you can, have a look from a ladder. A gutter loosened by high winds will eventually swing loose; it can do some real damage when it finally works itself free, such as breaking a window. If you suspect you have a loose gutter and it’s too tall for you to get at with your ladder, call a roofing and gutter company immediately.
3. Fences are notorious for suffering post-storm problems. Take a walk down your fence row and push against it to check for storm-weakened areas.
4. Check your windows, seeing whether there is any leakage around them.
5. When in doubt, call an experienced contractor for advice and do not put yourself in any danger.
