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Storm Damage Roof Report in Almshouse Green
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Almshouse Green and across Essex, with plain-English findings.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
About our storm damage roof report in Almshouse Green
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It is not a repair quote and does not include repair costs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. If you’ve noticed cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and broken or displaced guttering, we can find out what’s behind it.
Many homes in small places like Almshouse Green face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Almshouse Green (CO9)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Almshouse Green questions
Do you cover smaller places like Almshouse Green?
Yes, Almshouse Green is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is Almshouse Green in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Almshouse Green is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
What’s the best way to book?
Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes about one to two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. You’ll then get the report by email.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Almshouse Green
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, with photos.
Signs worth acting on include:
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Anyone responsible for a site like Hedingham School and Sixth Form will know that a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What experience they bring
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The size of the roof
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The shape of the roof and its details
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
What happens on the day
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Almshouse Green often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
How to prepare
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
It helps to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. Around Almshouse Green, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Almshouse Green
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- PI and public liability insurance
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Landlord and commercial surveys in Almshouse Green
Landlords, agents and building managers in Almshouse Green and across Essex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Landlords and letting agents in Almshouse Green book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Leaks and storm damage in Almshouse Green
The wider area around Almshouse Green has a long history of building, with Hedingham Castle about 2.4 miles north-east. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Almshouse Green is about 4 miles north-west of Halstead, in Essex. In Almshouse Green, as across Essex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Essex, we cover Almshouse Green. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: CO9. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Harrowcross (1 mile east), Sible Hedingham (2 miles east), Castle Hedingham (2 miles north-east), Gosfield (3 miles south-east) and Sand Hill (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Braintree (6 miles south), Witham (12 miles south), Saffron Walden (14 miles west), Camulodunum (15 miles south-east), Halstead (4 miles south-east) and Great Dunmow (11 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Almshouse Green
A little further out are Zero2 Bus Museum (2.3 miles north) and Halstead Hospital (3.8 miles south-east).
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of each area of damage. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.