Essex · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Broadley Common, Essex
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Broadley Common. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
How a storm damage roof report works in Broadley Common
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Photograph the damage from the ground or a window, and never climb up. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. We’re often asked to look into stains appearing after strong winds and damaged pots on the stack, across chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and gutters and fascias.
Somewhere as small as Broadley Common, 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.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Broadley Common (EN9)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Broadley Common
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Nearby places to Broadley Common
Also in Broadley Common
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Broadley Common
Gusts work at anything on a roof that is loose or exposed. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Homes near green spaces like Nazeing Triangle can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
What to check before booking
- What experience they bring
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Will the report include photos?
FAQs for Broadley Common
Do you cover smaller places like Broadley Common?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Broadley Common is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is not normally covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
Checking the roof from ground level
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
Tips that help
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It is your record to use.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
How the survey works
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere like Broadley Common needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the roof space where it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Getting a price
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Broadley Common, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Read more
Storm damage roof reports in Broadley Common: local notes
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Water Lane Primary Academy will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If you own a rental within reach of Roydon station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Broadley Common is about 3 miles south-west of Harlow, in Essex. Broadley Common gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
All of EN9 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Common Road, Epping Road and Nazeing Common or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Tylerscross (1 mile north), Nazeing (1 mile south-west), Jack's Hatch (1 mile east), Roydon Hamlet (1 mile north-west) and Halls Green (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Harlow (3 miles north-east), Brentwood (13 miles south-east), Loughton (7 miles south), Waltham Abbey (4 miles south-west), Epping (4 miles south-east) and Stansted Mountfitchet (12 miles north-east).
What’s near Broadley Common
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Nazeing Triangle, Stewards School and Black Swan Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Broadley Common is Roydon station, about 2.4 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Nazeing Glass Museum (2.6 miles west) and Harlow Mill (4.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Broadley Common includes Cheshunt Lake and Hunsdon Mead.
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. Each area is photographed and described.
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are frequently where flat roof coverings start to peel back. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.