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Storm damage roof report in Breach Barns, Essex
Independent storm damage roof reports in Breach Barns. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Around Breach Barns, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Storm damage roof report in Breach Barns
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. It sets out what is damaged, with photographs, and what we think the likely cause is. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We aren’t loss adjusters and can’t say whether a claim will be paid. We’re often asked to look into slipped or missing slates or tiles and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind, on flashings, flat roofs and ridges and hips.
Many homes in small places like Breach Barns face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Breach Barns (EN9)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Breach Barns
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
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What we can’t see
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
Leaks and storm damage in Breach Barns
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, 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.
For landlords with property near Cheshunt station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Anyone responsible for a site like Upshire Primary Foundation School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Breach Barns is about 2 miles north-east of Waltham Abbey, in Essex. We survey roofs in Breach Barns and the rest of Essex. Our Essex coverage includes Breach Barns and the places around it. We also survey roofs in London.
Here we cover the EN9 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We cover properties on North Side, Second Avenue and First Avenue. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Aimes Green (1 mile north-west), Holyfield (1 mile west), Bumble's Green (2 miles north), Epping Green (2 miles north-east) and Lower Nazeing (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Harlow (6 miles north-east), Brentwood (13 miles south-east), Loughton (4 miles south), Epping (3 miles east), Stansted Mountfitchet (15 miles north-east) and Harold Wood (11 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Breach Barns
In Breach Barns, that means homes and buildings near King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station is Cheshunt station, about 2.6 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Nazeing Glass Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and St. Margaret's Hospital (3.7 miles east). The countryside around Breach Barns includes Home Mead and Cheshunt Lake.
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It’s your record to use.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
FAQs for Breach Barns
Do you carry out roof surveys in Breach Barns?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Breach Barns is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
Do you cover smaller places like Breach Barns?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our reports start from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. Repair costs are not part of the report.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. We record the damage, with photographs and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Breach Barns
Storms don’t only affect pitched roofs. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Water coming in after the storm
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Thomas, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- When you’ll get the report
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether you get a written report with photos