Essex · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Crow's Green
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a storm damage roof report in Crow's Green and across Essex.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Crow's Green roofs and the weather
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, alongside a good many post-war and newer estates. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Landlords with a home close to Braintree station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Crow's Green is about 5 miles west of Braintree, in Essex. Wherever you are in Crow's Green, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Crow's Green is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover for storm damage roof reports. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Here we cover the CM7 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Great Saling (1 mile south-east), Bardfield Saling (1 mile north), Great Bardfield (3 miles north), Wethersfield (3 miles north) and Little Bardfield (4 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Chelmsford (12 miles south), Braintree (5 miles east), Witham (10 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (12 miles north-west), Halstead (8 miles east) and Great Dunmow (5 miles south-west).
What’s near Crow's Green
Around Crow's Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The White Hart Inn. The closest station to Crow's Green is Braintree station, about 4.7 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Braintree Community Hospital (3.9 miles south-east).
About our storm damage roof report in Crow's Green
High winds usually affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. We survey ridges and hips, flat roofs and gutters and fascias, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damage from fallen branches or debris and damaged ridges and hips.
In a village or hamlet like Crow's Green, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Crow's Green (CM7)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Crow's Green: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Crow's Green?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Crow's Green in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Crow's Green is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It depends on your policy. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Your policy document will say.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from ground level first if it is safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Safely, from the ground or a window. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. Binoculars can help you see damage from below, and we will record the rest.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How it works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes between one and two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere as small as Crow's Green, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
What we are asked to look at in Crow's Green
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Flat roof edges peeled back
If you live in an older home near Church of St James, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Questions to ask before you book
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
For a price for your roof in Crow's Green, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Areas we cannot see safely
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- How your policy defines a storm
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
Tips that help
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Check how your policy defines a storm
If anything in the report isn’t 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.
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.