Essex · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Cannon's Green
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Cannon's Green and the rest of Essex. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Roofs hit by falling trees
How a storm damage roof report works in Cannon's Green
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We’re not loss adjusters, and we can’t tell you whether a claim will succeed. If you’ve noticed holes or cracks caused by debris and damaged pots on the stack, we can find out what’s behind it, on slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and chimney stacks alike.
In a village or hamlet like Cannon's Green, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We check whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Cannon's Green (CM5)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Cannon's Green
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Nicholas, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Cannon's Green is about 7 miles east of Harlow, in Essex. We survey roofs in Cannon's Green and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Essex, large and small. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
All of CM5 is covered for storm damage roof reports. Other places close to Cannon's Green include Fyfield (1 mile north-west), Clatterford End (1 mile north-west), Norton Mandeville (1 mile south), Norwood End (1 mile north) and High Ongar (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (9 miles east), Basildon (14 miles south-east), Harlow (7 miles west), Brentwood (7 miles south), Billericay (10 miles south-east) and Loughton (11 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Cannon's Green
We work in homes and buildings around Queens Head Public House and the streets around them. A little further out are Willingale Doe (2 miles north-east).
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Cottages and farmhouses around Cannon's Green often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. We record what we find.
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. We photograph and describe the damage.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
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 with less disruption.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It is your record to use.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Cannon's Green?
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. The decision still rests with the insurer.
Look out for signs like these:
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Loose or torn flashings
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Broken or displaced guttering
Anyone responsible for a site like The Ongar Academy will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Before you book anyone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Towns and villages near Cannon's Green
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Questions from Cannon's Green
Is Cannon's Green in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Cannon's Green as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Cannon's Green?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a 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.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Raise it with your insurer first. If it isn’t resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It depends on your policy. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Check your policy wording.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.