Essex · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Clatterford End, Essex
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Clatterford End and the rest of Essex. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Roofs hit by falling trees
How a storm damage roof report works in Clatterford End
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. 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 are not loss adjusters and cannot say whether a claim will be paid. Typical surveys look at water coming in after the storm and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks, on gutters and fascias, chimney stacks and ridges and hips.
Many homes in small places like Clatterford End face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Clatterford End (CM5)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from ground level if it is safe. That keeps a record of how it looked. For older village homes like those around Clatterford End, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Photos and a written report every time
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Clatterford End questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Clatterford End?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover Clatterford End?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Clatterford End is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It varies by policy. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but check your own wording.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
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.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Clatterford End
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like The Ongar Academy will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Nicholas, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Clatterford End is about 7 miles east of Harlow, in Essex. We carry out storm damage roof reports for householders, landlords and businesses in Clatterford End and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across Essex, large and small. Chelmsford is in our area too.
We cover every part of the CM5 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include Moreton Road, Ongar Road and Forest Drive, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Fyfield (1 mile east), Cannon's Green (1 mile south-east), Norwood End (1 mile north), Norton Mandeville (2 miles south-east) and Shelley (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (10 miles east), Basildon (14 miles south-east), Harlow (7 miles west), Brentwood (8 miles south), Billericay (10 miles south-east) and Loughton (10 miles south-west).
Around Clatterford End
Typical jobs here are in homes near Queens Head Public House. A little further out are Willingale Doe (2.5 miles east).
What affects the price in Clatterford End
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
For a price for your roof in Clatterford End, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. 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 at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Somewhere as small as Clatterford End, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the loft space where it is safe.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
When you need someone else
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Acting for you with the insurer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips