Essex · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Broad Green, Essex
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Broad Green, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
How a storm damage roof report works in Broad Green
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. If you’ve noticed gutters pulled loose in the wind and stains appearing after strong winds, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Broad Green, 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. We look at what can safely be seen and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Broad Green (CO6)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
Towns and villages near Broad Green
What else we do in Broad Green
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- File receipts for anything you pay for
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. It is your record to use.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Broad Green
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
What we cannot see
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Areas we can’t see safely
- Estimates of repair costs
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
Why it’s worth a survey now in Broad Green
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why book us in Broad Green
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Package prices that include VAT
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
FAQs for Broad Green
How do I find out if my home in Broad Green is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Broad Green within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Only from the ground or from windows. Do not use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is not usually covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We check everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Leaks and storm damage in Broad Green
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, alongside a good many post-war and newer estates. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Historic houses such as Layer Marney Tower, about 4.6 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Broad Green goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Anyone responsible for a site like Honywood Community Science School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. For landlords with property near Marks Tey station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If you live in an older home near Church of St James, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Broad Green is about 6 miles south-east of Halstead, in Essex. We survey roofs in Broad Green as part of our work across London and the South East. Broad Green is one of the places in Essex we cover for storm damage roof reports. Chelmsford is in our area too.
All of CO6 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Surrex (1 mile west), Skye Green (1 mile south-west), Little Tey (1 mile east), Stocks Green (1 mile south) and Marks Tey (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Colchester (7 miles east), Chelmsford (14 miles south-west), Braintree (7 miles west), Maldon (10 miles south), Witham (7 miles south-west) and Camulodunum (6 miles east).
What’s near Broad Green
Around Broad Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Kings Arms, among other places. Broad Green’s nearest station is Marks Tey station, about 2.3 miles east. Nearby you will also find Birch Castle (4.4 miles south-east) and Laundry & Mangle Museum (2.5 miles west). Not far away are Iron Latch.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, it normally takes about one to two hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Around Broad Green, 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. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the roof space where it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.