Essex · London and the South East
Chatham Green Storm Damage Roof Report
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Chatham Green. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged ridges and hips
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Chatham Green
After a storm, safety comes first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and do not climb onto the roof. Emergency temporary protection, like covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. If you’re worried about loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and slipped or missing slates or tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on gutters and fascias, flashings and ridges and hips alike.
For a small place like Chatham Green, 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 photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Chatham Green (CM3)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Chatham Green
Landlords and agents in Chatham Green book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
When to book a survey in Chatham Green
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
For landlords with property near Beaulieu Park station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which limits apply to the survey
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What experience they bring
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What we do, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit typically takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Older rural homes like those around Chatham Green can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there is access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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FAQs for Chatham Green
Do you cover smaller places like Chatham Green?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Chatham Green?
Yes, Chatham Green is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is not usually covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
Only your insurer can decide that. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
There’s no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Check your policy wording.
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. We don’t deal with the insurer on your behalf.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.
Checking the roof from ground level
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- What made you get in touch
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- When you need the report by
- The address and postcode of the property
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Wind, rain and roofs in Chatham Green
In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St John the Evangelist, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Chatham Green is about 5 miles north of Chelmsford, in Essex. Chatham Green is one of many places we visit across Essex, for homes and businesses alike. Chatham Green is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover.
Surveys in CM3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Chatham Green: Little Leighs (1 mile north-east), Howe Street (1 mile south-west), Hartford End (2 miles north-west), Willows Green (2 miles north) and Ford End (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (5 miles south), Braintree (6 miles north-east), Brentwood (15 miles south-west), Maldon (10 miles south-east), Billericay (13 miles south) and Witham (6 miles east).
Landmarks near Chatham Green
The closest station to Chatham Green is Beaulieu Park station, about 4.1 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Broomfield Hospital (2.9 miles south). For a walk, there’s Sandylay and Moat Woods.