Essex · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Clavering
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Clavering and the rest of Essex. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Broken or displaced guttering
FAQs for Clavering
Is my home in Clavering listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover Clavering?
Yes, Clavering is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Clavering as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Storm damage roof report in Clavering
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Photograph the damage from the ground or a window, and never climb up. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. If you’ve noticed damaged flat roof membrane and roofs hit by falling trees, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Clavering, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We look at what can safely be seen and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Clavering (CB11)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Height and safe access
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Places near Clavering
Other services in Clavering
Landlords, agents and block managers in Clavering
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Clavering. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. An independent report can follow. For an older or listed building in a place like Clavering, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Clavering
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- An independent look at the roof
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Every finding written up with photos
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
Wind, rain and roofs in Clavering
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Clavering Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary and St Clement: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. For landlords with property near Newport (Essex) station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Clavering is about 6 miles south-west of Saffron Walden, in Essex. Anywhere in Clavering, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property. Clavering is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Every address in CB11 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. You’ll find streets such as High Street, Skeins Way and Chapel Close. We also cover Hill Green (1 mile north-east), Starling's Green (1 mile west), Berden (1 mile south), Wicken Bonhunt (2 miles north-east) and Arkesden (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Harlow (14 miles south), Saffron Walden (6 miles north-east), Great Dunmow (11 miles south-east), Stansted Mountfitchet (5 miles south-east), Newhall (13 miles south) and Elsenham (5 miles south-east).
Near you in Clavering
We work in homes and buildings around Fox And Hounds Inn. The nearest railway station is Newport (Essex) station, about 3.3 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Brent Pelham (2.9 miles west). Open spaces near Clavering include Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Cottages and farmhouses around Clavering frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- 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.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
How to book
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.