Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Birchanger Storm Damage Roof Report
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Birchanger, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
On flat roofs, storms can lift edges and tear membranes. We record any damage and where it is.
Lead flashings
Old flashings that were already loose can give way in a storm. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
Storm damage roof report in Birchanger: what you get
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We give an honest view of what we see. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. We survey flat roofs, slate and tile slopes and ridges and hips, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are new damp or leaks inside and loose or torn flashings.
For a small place like Birchanger, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Birchanger (CM23)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Birchanger
Will you come out to Birchanger?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Birchanger?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
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.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Birchanger?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run seven days a week.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Complain to your insurer first. If you’re still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. An independent report can add to your evidence, though we can’t predict the outcome.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- How your policy defines a storm
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
Common roof problems in Birchanger
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Loose or torn flashings
- New damp or leaks inside
Hotels and guest houses near Birchanger can’t easily close rooms for a leak, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
What to check before booking
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Are they insured for the work?
What happens on the day
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, it typically takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Somewhere as small as Birchanger, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. An independent report can follow. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Birchanger, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why book us in Birchanger
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Photographs and a written report every time
Wind, rain and roofs in Birchanger
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. With Barrington Hall about 4.1 miles south-east, Birchanger sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Stansted Mountfitchet station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Birchanger is about 2 miles north-east of Bishop's Stortford, in Hertfordshire. Whether the building in Birchanger is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Birchanger is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire where we work. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
All of CM23 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Birchwood, Wood Lane and Harrisons. We also cover the places around Birchanger: Bishop's Stortford (2 miles south-west), Great Hallingbury (2 miles south), Thorley Street (3 miles south-west), Thorley (3 miles south-west) and Little Hallingbury (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Hoddesdon (13 miles south-west), Hertford (13 miles south-west), Ware (11 miles south-west), Broxbourne (13 miles south-west), Sawbridgeworth (5 miles south) and Buntingford (10 miles north-west).
Near you in Birchanger
In Birchanger, that means homes and buildings near Summercroft Primary School and The Three Willows pub, among other places. Birchanger’s nearest station is Stansted Mountfitchet station, roughly 1.3 miles north. Nearby you will also find Herts and Essex Hospital (1.4 miles south-west) and Moated mound (3.5 miles west). The countryside around Birchanger includes Portingbury Hills and Rushy Mead.