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Storm damage roof report in Broomfield, Essex
An independent record of roof damage after a storm around Broomfield, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
Storm damage roof report in Broomfield: what you get
We inspect the roof from wherever it can be seen safely: 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. We note any part we couldn’t see. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. We survey flashings, flat roofs and slate and tile slopes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damage from fallen branches or debris and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind.
Around Broomfield, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it is not always obvious where it starts. It is worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Location
- Broomfield (CM1, CM3)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Parking around Broomfield is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Broomfield: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Broomfield?
Yes, Broomfield is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is Broomfield within the area you cover?
Yes, Broomfield is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Complain to your insurer first. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. The written report follows by email.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
There’s no single figure. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Your policy document will say.
What if the roof was already worn?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. We note both storm damage and older defects, so it is clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
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 point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
What this survey can’t tell you
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Broomfield
Hylands, about 4.5 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Broomfield. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, 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, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. Landlords with a home close to Beaulieu Park station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Broomfield is about 2 miles north of Chelmsford, in Essex. If you are in Broomfield, 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.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: CM1 and CM3. We cover properties on Mandeville Way, Court Road and Gernon Close. We also cover the places around Broomfield: Little Waltham (1 mile north), Minnow End (1 mile north), Breeds (1 mile north-west), Patching (2 miles south) and Great Waltham (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Basildon (14 miles south), Braintree (9 miles north-east), Harlow (15 miles west), Brentwood (12 miles south-west), Maldon (10 miles east) and Billericay (10 miles south).
What’s near Broomfield
In Broomfield, that means homes and buildings near The Kings Arms Inn and Broomfield Primary School, among other places. Broomfield’s nearest station is Beaulieu Park station, roughly 2.3 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Broomfield Hospital (less than half a mile north-west) and Peter Edwards Museum And Library (2.8 miles south). The countryside around Broomfield includes Little Waltham Meadows.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. We record both the storm damage and the older wear.
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. The report records the flashing and any damp inside.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it’s better to know. Our report gives an honest view of both, so you know what the roof shows. Blocked gutters on homes around Broomfield overflow and soak walls, especially where trees overhang. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.