Essex · London and the South East
Brick End Storm Damage Roof Report
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Storm damage roof reports in Brick End.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Damaged ridges and hips
- New damp or leaks inside
About our storm damage roof report in Brick End
After a storm, it is useful to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We’re not loss adjusters and can’t tell you if your claim will succeed. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. Typical surveys look at ridge tiles that have come loose and broken or displaced guttering, on flashings, chimney stacks and slate and tile slopes.
Somewhere as small as Brick End, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. 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.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Brick End (CM6)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What we’re asked to look at in Brick End
Landlords and building managers frequently need a written record after a storm. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Loose or torn flashings
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- New damp or leaks inside
The streets around a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- When you will get the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere like Brick End needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Advice
What affects the price in Brick End
We confirm the exact price before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The roof’s overall size
- Height and safe access
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Storm damage roof reports around Brick End
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Historic houses such as Horham Hall, about 2.4 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Brick End goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
For landlords with property near Stansted Airport station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Brick End is about 6 miles north-east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. In Brick End, as across Essex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Essex. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in CM6 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. We also cover the places around Brick End: Broxted (1 mile north), Henham (2 miles north-west), Fuller's End (2 miles west), Elsenham (3 miles west) and Ugley Green (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (15 miles south-east), Braintree (12 miles east), Harlow (12 miles south-west), Saffron Walden (8 miles north), Halstead (15 miles east) and Great Dunmow (4 miles south-east).
What’s near Brick End
Brick End’s nearest station is Stansted Airport station, about 1.7 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Herts and Essex Hospital (5.6 miles south-west) and House On The Hill Toy Museum (3.6 miles west). For a walk, there’s Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve and Portingbury Hills.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Brick End
Do you cover smaller places like Brick End?
Yes, Brick End is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you cover Brick End?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Brick End is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property.
How are storm damage reports priced?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. Repair costs are not part of the report.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details when booking.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. We note both storm damage and older defects, so it’s clear what we found. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Brick End
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, alongside any photos you took yourself. In a small place like Brick End, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
If you’re unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. If that doesn’t resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Check the roof from ground level after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Don’t go up a ladder to look.