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Storm damage roof report in Arkesden, Essex
Storm damage roof reports across Arkesden, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Water coming in after the storm
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
How a storm damage roof report works in Arkesden
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It is a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It does not price the repairs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for that. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. If you’re worried about lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and broken or displaced guttering, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Roofs in small places like Arkesden frequently stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Arkesden (CB11)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
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How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Arkesden, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Arkesden, phone 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Useful tips for Arkesden property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
Leaks and storm damage in Arkesden
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. About 3.5 miles north-east lies Audley End House, a reminder of how long the area around Arkesden has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as 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.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary the Virgin, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Joyce Frankland Academy, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. Landlords with a home close to Audley End station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Arkesden is about 4 miles south-west of Saffron Walden, in Essex. Surveys in Arkesden work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Storm damage roof reports in CB11 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Clatterbury Lane, Wicken Road and Hampit Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Arkesden include Hill Green (1 mile south), Wicken Bonhunt (1 mile south-east), Clavering (2 miles south-west), Starling's Green (2 miles south-west) and Langley (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Harlow (15 miles south), Saffron Walden (4 miles north-east), Great Dunmow (12 miles south-east), Stansted Mountfitchet (6 miles south), Newhall (15 miles south) and Elsenham (6 miles south-east).
Near you in Arkesden
In Arkesden, that means homes and buildings near Axe And Compasses Inn, among other places. Arkesden’s nearest station is Audley End station, about 2.3 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Saffron Walden Community Hospital (4.9 miles north-east) and The Warren (4 miles west).
Roof by roof
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. We record which are loose or damaged.
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
What we cannot see
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- A price for the repairs
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Acting for you with the insurer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
Why act early in Arkesden
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is normally better. Around Arkesden, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Arkesden
- Visits on any day of the week
- Every finding written up with photos
- PI and public liability insurance
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Arkesden: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Arkesden?
Yes, Arkesden is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Arkesden as anywhere else.
Is Arkesden within the area you cover?
Yes, Arkesden is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We check everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
What if the roof was already worn?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it is not resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. If it is safe, photograph the damage before it’s covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.