Essex · London and the South East
Buttsbury Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Buttsbury, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Water coming in after the storm
- Broken or displaced guttering
Buttsbury: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Buttsbury is listed?
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 cover Buttsbury?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Buttsbury is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It varies by policy. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but your policy sets the actual test.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It does not include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for those.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. Our report then records the roof.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
How a storm damage roof report works in Buttsbury
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We’re not loss adjusters and can’t tell you if your claim will succeed. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. Typical surveys look at broken or displaced guttering and slipped or missing slates or tiles, on ridges and hips, slate and tile slopes and chimney stacks.
Somewhere as small as Buttsbury, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We check whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Buttsbury (CM4, CM12, CM13)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Buttsbury
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
Common reasons to book include:
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Giles, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
What to check before booking
- Their insurance cover
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Which limits apply to the survey
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere like Buttsbury needs a little journey planning: tell us 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 is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We check 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
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. The report notes any damage to the stack.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge and hip tiles take the full force of the wind. The survey notes loose, cracked or missing ridge and hip tiles.
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
Storm damage roof reports in Buttsbury: local notes
Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and 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’s detailed. With Ingatestone Hall about 0.8 miles north, Buttsbury sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you live near a park such as Hutton Country Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Landlords with a home close to Ingatestone station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Buttsbury is about 2 miles north-west of Billericay, in Essex. Bookings from Buttsbury are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Essex. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in CM4, CM12 and CM13 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you’re just outside Buttsbury, we cover Ingatestone (1 mile north), Mountnessing (2 miles west), Havering's Grove (2 miles south), Hutton (2 miles south-west) and Fryerning (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (7 miles north-east), Basildon (6 miles south-east), Harlow (14 miles north-west), Brentwood (4 miles south-west), Maldon (14 miles north-east) and Canvey Island (12 miles south-east).
Around Buttsbury
Typical jobs here are in homes near Hutton Country Park and Anglo European School. The closest station to Buttsbury is Ingatestone station, about 1.2 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Mayflower Community Hospital (2.1 miles south). The countryside around Buttsbury includes Norsey Wood.
Why get it checked now?
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from the ground. That keeps a record of how it looked. In a place like Buttsbury, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Buttsbury
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
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Checking the roof from the ground
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.