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Ashdon Storm Damage Roof Report
Need a storm damage roof report in Ashdon? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Storm damage roof report in Ashdon
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Your policy document sets out its own definition. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. The report includes photos of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We survey ridges and hips, chimney stacks and gutters and fascias, and common reasons people get in touch are loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and damage from fallen branches or debris.
Roofs in small places like Ashdon often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. 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.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Ashdon (CB10)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Ashdon
What else we do in Ashdon
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Old flashings that were already loose can give way in a storm. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. We look at whether the damage is recent or older.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Ashdon
In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. The wider area around Ashdon has a long history of building, with Audley End House about 4.7 miles south-west. 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 the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take a building like Ashdon Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Ashdon is about 4 miles north-east of Saffron Walden, in Essex. Surveys in Ashdon work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Chelmsford.
We survey roofs across CB10 for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Dorvis Lane, Carters Croft and Radwinter Road and the roads around them. If you are just outside Ashdon, we cover Steventon End (1 mile east), Church End (1 mile south-west) and The Common (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Saffron Walden (4 miles south-west), Great Dunmow (13 miles south), Stansted Mountfitchet (12 miles south-west), Elsenham (10 miles south), Sible Hedingham (13 miles south-east) and Church End (12 miles south).
Landmarks near Ashdon
Typical jobs here are in homes near Rose And Crown Inn and the streets around them. A little further out are Saffron Walden Museum (3.8 miles south-west) and Castle Camps (2.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hales and Shadwell Woods and Rivey Hill.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Ashdon?
A storm often finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Questions to ask before you book
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether VAT is added on top
How it works
The visit has one job: 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 typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a hamlet or village like Ashdon, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from the ground if it is safe. That keeps a record of how it looked. In a small place like Ashdon, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Ashdon
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Every finding written up with photos
- Package prices that include VAT
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Ashdon
Is Ashdon in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Ashdon as anywhere else.
How do I find out if my home in Ashdon is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. You’ll then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is not typically covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Useful tips for Ashdon property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.