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Storm damage roof report in Duton Hill, Essex
Wondering about the roof at a property in Duton Hill? You can book a storm damage roof report in Duton Hill and across Essex.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damaged pots on the stack
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Duton Hill
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Your policy document sets out its own definition. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We survey gutters and fascias, slate and tile slopes and ridges and hips, and people most often book us about ridge tiles that have come loose and water coming in after the storm.
Many homes in small places like Duton Hill face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Place
- Duton Hill (CM6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Duton Hill can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- 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.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Booking a survey
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. Each area is photographed and described.
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are often where flat roof coverings start to peel back. We check whether the damage is recent or older.
Duton Hill questions
Is Duton Hill within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Duton Hill?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Duton Hill is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take about one to two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. You will then get the report by email.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Complain to your insurer first. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we cannot predict the outcome.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It varies by policy. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but check your own wording.
Useful tips for Duton Hill property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
Places near Duton Hill
Other services in Duton Hill
Leave it or get it looked at?
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from ground level. Those photos show the damage as it was. For an older or listed building in a place like Duton Hill, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
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.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Duton Hill
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Duton Hill
The wider area around Duton Hill has a long history of building, with Horham Hall about 1.9 miles north-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, and plenty of post-war and modern estates besides. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
Take a building like Putteridge High School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. For landlords with property near Stansted Airport station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary the Virgin: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Duton Hill is about 8 miles north-east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. Anywhere in Duton Hill, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Essex coverage includes Duton Hill. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Storm damage roof reports in CM6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Duton Hill include Tilty (1 mile south-west), Great Easton (1 mile south), Chickney (1 mile west), Sibley's Green (1 mile north-east) and Monk Street (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (14 miles south-east), Braintree (10 miles east), Harlow (14 miles south-west), Witham (15 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (8 miles north-west) and Halstead (13 miles east).
Around Duton Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Rising Sun Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Stansted Airport station, about 3.5 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Little Easton Moat (2 miles south). For a walk, there’s West Wood.
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
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
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Estimates of repair costs
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs