Essex · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Bentley, Essex
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Bentley.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, often where nails have rusted. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. Damage is photographed and described.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Bentley
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We aren’t loss adjusters, and we cannot say whether a claim will be paid. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. We survey flashings, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are damaged gutters and fascias and gaps where slates or tiles have gone.
For a small place like Bentley, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Bentley (CM14, CM15)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Bentley
Will you come out to Bentley?
Yes. Bentley is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Bentley?
Yes, Bentley is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Bentley as anywhere else.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The report follows by email.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. We record the damage, with photos and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
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 cannot say how it will turn out.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Honest limits
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
To price your survey, we look at:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Anything about access we should know
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- When you need the report by
- The address and postcode of the property
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
The survey, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Rural addresses near Bentley 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. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Storm damage roof reports around Bentley
About 4.8 miles south-west lies Hare Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Bentley has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, alongside a good many post-war and newer estates. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Paul, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. If you own a rental within reach of Brentwood station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Anyone responsible for a site like Becket Keys Church of England School will know that a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Bentley is about 2 miles north-west of Brentwood, in Essex. In Bentley, as across Essex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Bentley is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work for storm damage roof reports. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: CM14 and CM15. We cover properties on Mores Lane and Ashwells Road. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Navestock Side (1 mile north-west), Coxtie Green (1 mile south), Doddinghurst Common (1 mile north-east), Horseman Side (1 mile west) and Crow Green (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (11 miles north-east), Basildon (10 miles south-east), Harlow (11 miles north-west), Billericay (7 miles east), Rayleigh (15 miles east) and Loughton (8 miles west).
Near you in Bentley
In Bentley, that means homes and buildings near The White Horse pub and Weald Country Park and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Brentwood station, about 2.8 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Brentwood Community Hospital (2.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Bentley includes Warley Place.
Useful tips for Bentley property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
Can I check my roof myself?
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.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.