Essex · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Butt's Green
Storm damage roof reports in Butt's Green from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Water coming in after the storm
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Storm damage roof report in Butt's Green
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. Our report records both: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We give an honest view of what we see. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. If you are worried about flat roof edges peeled back and damaged gutters and fascias, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ridges and hips, flashings and slate and tile slopes alike.
Roofs in small places like Butt's Green often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Butt's Green (CM2)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
When to book a survey in Butt's Green
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. We can’t say whether the decision will change.
Common reasons to book include:
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- New damp or leaks inside
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
For businesses in and around places like Bond Street Chelmsford, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether VAT is added on top
Butt's Green roofs and the weather
With Danbury Place about 1.1 miles north-east, Butt's Green sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, 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’s detailed.
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. Anyone responsible for a site like The Sandon School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Butt's Green is about 4 miles south-east of Chelmsford, in Essex. We visit Butt's Green as part of our work across Essex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our Essex coverage includes Butt's Green and the places around it.
Storm damage roof reports in CM2 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Sandon (1 mile north-west), Danbury (2 miles north-east), Gay Bowers (2 miles east), Great Baddow (2 miles north-west) and Little Baddow (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (4 miles north-west), Basildon (10 miles south), Braintree (13 miles north), Brentwood (12 miles south-west), Maldon (6 miles east) and Canvey Island (13 miles south).
Local landmarks in Butt's Green
For rail, the closest station is Beaulieu Park station, about 4 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Baddow Hospital (1.8 miles west) and Peter Edwards Museum And Library (3.9 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Danbury Ridge Nature Reserves.
Why get it checked now?
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it’s better to know. Our report gives an honest view of both, so there are no surprises later. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Butt's Green
- Surveys seven days a week
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- PI and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere like Butt's Green needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
FAQs for Butt's Green
Will you come out to Butt's Green?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Butt's Green?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We are not loss adjusters and don’t act for you with the insurer. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
You will need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Do not go up a ladder to look.