Essex · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Aimes Green
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Aimes Green. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Photograph damage inside the house too
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.
How a storm damage roof report works in Aimes Green
High winds typically affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Falling branches can cause damage too. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. Common reasons to book are lead lifted at abutments and water coming in after the storm, across flashings, gutters and fascias and ridges and hips.
Being in a small place like Aimes Green makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Aimes Green (EN9)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price storm damage roof reports
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Aimes Green: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Aimes Green?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Aimes Green is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is Aimes Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Aimes Green is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
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. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we can’t say how it will turn out.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We are not loss adjusters and don’t act for you with the insurer. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
What happens if roof problems are left?
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Aimes Green, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Aimes Green
- Prices that include VAT
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Wind, rain and roofs in Aimes Green
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. The wider area around Aimes Green has a long history of building, with Forty Hall about 4.6 miles south-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Homes near green spaces like Lee Valley Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Take a building like King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you own a rental within reach of Cheshunt station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Aimes Green is about 2 miles north of Waltham Abbey, in Essex. We survey roofs in Aimes Green and the rest of Essex, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Essex, large and small. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in EN9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Aimes Green: Holyfield (1 mile west), Breach Barns (1 mile south-east), Bumble's Green (2 miles north-east), Lower Nazeing (2 miles north) and Turnford (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Harlow (6 miles north-east), Brentwood (13 miles south-east), Loughton (5 miles south-east), Epping (4 miles east), Stansted Mountfitchet (15 miles north-east) and Harold Wood (12 miles south-east).
Near you in Aimes Green
In Aimes Green, that means homes and buildings near Lee Valley Park and the streets around them. Aimes Green’s nearest station is Cheshunt station, about 1.9 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Nazeing Glass Museum (2.6 miles north-west) and St. Margaret's Hospital (4.4 miles east). Not far away are Lippitts Hill and Cheshunt Lake.
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Rural addresses near Aimes Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
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What we can’t see
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- A price for the repairs
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- A decision on your insurance claim
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias