Essex · London and the South East
Brookstreet Storm Damage Roof Report
We carry out storm damage roof reports in Brookstreet and the rest of Essex. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- New damp or leaks inside
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
Landlord and commercial surveys in Brookstreet
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Brookstreet
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from the ground, from windows and higher points, from the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. If part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. You get a photo-illustrated written report to give to your insurer. We survey flat roofs, chimney stacks and flashings, and the problems we are asked to look at most are new damp or leaks inside and damaged flat roof membrane.
For a small place like Brookstreet, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Brookstreet (CM6)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Brookstreet
How do I find out if my home in Brookstreet is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Brookstreet?
Yes. Brookstreet is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The written report follows by email.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our reports start from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
When to book a survey in Brookstreet
Insurers often want evidence of what has been damaged and why. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. Your insurer still makes the decision.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Water coming in after the storm
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Anyone responsible for a site like The Flitch Green Academy 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.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- How soon the report will arrive
- What exactly goes into their report
- What the survey will not cover
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. Each area is photographed and described.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Older roofs in small places like Brookstreet can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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 the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Leave side gates unlocked
Arrange a survey
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
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Why get it checked now?
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. Our report can then add a clear record. For an older or listed building in a place like Brookstreet, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Brookstreet
- Visits on any day of the week
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Wind, rain and roofs in Brookstreet
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. 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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary the Virgin, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Brookstreet is about 7 miles west of Braintree, in Essex. We survey roofs in Brookstreet and the rest of Essex, as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Essex, we cover Brookstreet and the places around it. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
All of CM6 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you are just outside Brookstreet, we cover Little Dunmow (1 mile east), Felsted (1 mile east), North End (1 mile south), Causeway End (2 miles south-east) and Watch House Green (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Chelmsford (9 miles south), Braintree (7 miles east), Harlow (14 miles south-west), Maldon (15 miles south-east), Witham (11 miles south-east) and Saffron Walden (13 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Brookstreet
We work in homes and buildings around Flitch Of Bacon Public House and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Little Easton Moat (3.6 miles north-west) and Braintree Community Hospital (5.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Phyllis Currie Nature Reserve.
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- How your policy defines a storm
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes