Essex · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Clatterford End, Essex
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Clatterford End, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
About our storm damage roof report in Clatterford End
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. Typical surveys look at slates and tiles blown off the roof and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind, on flat roofs, chimney stacks and flashings.
Many homes in small places like Clatterford End face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Clatterford End (CM5)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in.
Common roof problems in Clatterford End
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- New damp or leaks inside
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Roofs hit by falling trees
For an older house near a landmark such as Greensted Church, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What they will not be able to tell you
Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
Places near Clatterford End
Other services in Clatterford End
Why it’s worth a survey now in Clatterford End
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Acting quickly normally means less damage overall. Around Clatterford End, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Clatterford End
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- 98% of clients satisfied
Common questions in Clatterford End
Do you cover smaller places like Clatterford End?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you cover Clatterford End?
Yes, Clatterford End is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when booking.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older rural homes like those around Clatterford End 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 we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Advice
Wind, rain and roofs in Clatterford End
The wider area around Clatterford End has a long history of building, with Hill Hall about 2.8 miles south-west. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Homes near green spaces such as Weald Common Flood Meadows can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Take a building like The Ongar Academy: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Clatterford End is about 4 miles east of Epping, in Essex. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Clatterford End and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
We cover every part of the CM5 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Stanford Rivers (1 mile south-east), Little End (1 mile south-east), Hare Street (1 mile south-east), Marden Ash (2 miles east) and Navestock Heath (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (12 miles east), Basildon (14 miles south-east), Harlow (6 miles north-west), Brentwood (6 miles south-east), Billericay (10 miles south-east) and Loughton (7 miles south-west).
What’s near Clatterford End
In Clatterford End, that means homes and buildings near The Green Man pub and Weald Common Flood Meadows, among other places. A little further out are St. Margaret's Hospital (3.6 miles west) and Epping Signalling Museum (4 miles west). The countryside around Clatterford End includes Gernon Bushes.