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Storm Damage Roof Report in Childerditch
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a storm damage roof report in Childerditch and across Essex, with plain-English findings.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Childerditch
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We are frequently asked to look into loose or torn flashings and torn or lifted flat roof coverings, on flat roofs, chimney stacks and slate and tile slopes.
Being in a small place like Childerditch makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, 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.
- Location
- Childerditch (CM13)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
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Common questions in Childerditch
How do I find out if my home in Childerditch is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover Childerditch?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from ground level first if it’s safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. If it is not resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. We record what we find.
Ridge and hip tiles
The ridge and hips are among the most exposed parts of a roof. We record any that have lifted, cracked or come away.
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
How it works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes between one and two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Childerditch can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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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. For an older or listed building in a place like Childerditch, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Why book with us
- An independent view of the roof
- PI and public liability insurance
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Clear package prices, including VAT
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Storm damage roof reports around Childerditch
With Hare Hall about 4.8 miles west, Childerditch sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, 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.
If you let a flat or house near West Horndon station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Woodlands School Great Warley, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you live in an older home near All Saints and St Faith, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Childerditch is about 3 miles south of Brentwood, in Essex. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Childerditch and the surrounding area. Childerditch is one of the places in Essex where we work for storm damage roof reports. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
We survey roofs across CM13 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Close by, we survey roofs in Little Warley (1 mile south-west), West Horndon (1 mile south-east), East Horndon (2 miles east), Herongate (2 miles north-east) and Bulphan (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (13 miles north-east), Basildon (6 miles east), Brentwood (3 miles north), Canvey Island (12 miles east), Billericay (5 miles north-east) and Rayleigh (12 miles east).
What’s near Childerditch
In Childerditch, that means homes and buildings near Brentwood County High School and Greyhound Public House, among other places. The closest station to Childerditch is West Horndon station, roughly 1.3 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (3 miles west) and Spire Hartswood Hospital (1.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Thorndon Park.