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Storm Damage Roof Report in Breeds
Storm damage roof reports in Breeds, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Checking the roof from ground level
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
About our storm damage roof report in Breeds
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 photos, and what we think the likely cause is. It is yours to pass to your insurer. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We are not loss adjusters and can’t say whether a claim will be paid. Common reasons to book are slipped or missing slates or tiles and damaged pots on the stack, on slate and tile slopes, flashings and ridges and hips.
Somewhere as small as Breeds, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Breeds (CM3)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Breeds
Is my home in Breeds listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Breeds?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs are not included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it is safe. We check everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It depends on your policy. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Check your policy wording.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Breeds
To price your survey, we look at:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Wind, rain and roofs in Breeds
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
Landlords with a home close to Beaulieu Park station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of SS Mary and Laurence, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. If you look after a building such as Chelmer Valley High School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Breeds is about 4 miles north of Chelmsford, in Essex. If you’re in Breeds, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Essex, large and small.
Storm damage roof reports in CM3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Cherry Garden Road, South Street and Duffries Close. If you are just outside Breeds, we cover Great Waltham (1 mile north-east), Minnow End (1 mile east), Little Waltham (1 mile east), Broomfield (1 mile south-east) and Chignall Smealy (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (4 miles south), Basildon (15 miles south), Braintree (8 miles north-east), Harlow (14 miles west), Brentwood (13 miles south-west) and Maldon (11 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Breeds
In Breeds, that means homes and buildings near The Beehive pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Beaulieu Park station, about 3.6 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Broomfield Hospital (1.2 miles south-east). The countryside around Breeds includes Little Waltham Meadows.
What we cannot see
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Acting for you with the insurer
- The outcome of a claim
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Breeds
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It usually takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere as small as Breeds, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Breeds, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
It is useful to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. Around Breeds, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
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.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Breeds
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Plain-English reports with photos
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.