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Storm Damage Roof Report in Chignall Smealy
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Storm damage roof reports in Chignall Smealy, with photos and a clear written report.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
Storm damage roof report in Chignall Smealy
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 cannot tell you if your claim will succeed. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. We survey chimney stacks, flashings and flat roofs, and people most often book us about water coming in after the storm and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind.
Somewhere as small as Chignall Smealy, 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 everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Chignall Smealy (CM1)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We record what we can see of the fixings.
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.
Chignall Smealy questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Chignall Smealy?
Yes, Chignall Smealy is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Chignall Smealy as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chignall Smealy?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
How long is the visit?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. We’ll confirm the timing when booking.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Chignall Smealy?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. The report does not include repair costs.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Chignall Smealy?
Branches and trees frequently come down on roofs during storms. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, backed up with photos.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
If you let a flat or house near Chelmsford station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Their report turnaround times
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
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What else we do in Chignall Smealy
Surveys for landlords and agents in Chignall Smealy
Landlords, agents and building managers in Chignall Smealy and across Essex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Chignall Smealy
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Height and safe access
- The size of the roof
- The shape of the roof and its details
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Anything about access we should know
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- When you need the report by
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Storm damage roof reports around Chignall Smealy
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. With Hylands about 4.7 miles south, Chignall Smealy sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Nicholas, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Bond Street Chelmsford, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down.
Chignall Smealy is about 4 miles north-west of Chelmsford, in Essex. Anywhere in Chignall Smealy, we can come and survey your property. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the CM1 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We also cover the places around Chignall Smealy: Chignall St James (1 mile south), Breeds (2 miles north-east), Great Waltham (2 miles north-east), Minnow End (2 miles east) and Broomfield (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (4 miles south-east), Basildon (14 miles south), Braintree (9 miles north-east), Harlow (13 miles west), Brentwood (12 miles south-west) and Maldon (12 miles east).
Around Chignall Smealy
We work in homes and buildings around Pig and Whistle pub. The nearest railway station is Chelmsford station, about 3.6 miles south-east. A little further out are Bond Street Chelmsford (4 miles south-east) and Peter Edwards Museum And Library (3.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Little Waltham Meadows.
The survey, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. For a village or hamlet like Chignall Smealy, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- 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 the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.