Essex · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Eastwick
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Eastwick, with photographs and a written report.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Checking the roof from ground level
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Storm damage roof report in Eastwick
After a storm, it helps to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We aren’t loss adjusters, and we can’t say whether a claim will be paid. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. We survey flat roofs, flashings and ridges and hips, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gutters pulled loose in the wind and holes or cracks caused by debris.
Somewhere as small as Eastwick, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially 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.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Eastwick (CM20)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
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. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older roofs in small places like Eastwick can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Wind, rain and roofs in Eastwick
Eastwick is part of Harlow, one of the post-war new towns. Homes from the post-war decades are common in the new towns, many with low-pitched roofs in concrete tiles and flat-roofed garages or porches. Leaks on homes like these frequently come from flat-roofed additions or from rain driven up under low-pitched tiles. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
Landlords with a home close to Harlow Town station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Botolph, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Take a building like Pemberley Academy: a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Eastwick is about 2 miles north-west of Harlow, in Essex. From houses to flats and shops in Eastwick, the roof can be surveyed. Our Essex coverage includes Eastwick. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: CM20. We also cover Little Parndon (1 mile south), Gilston (1 mile north-east), Great Parndon (2 miles south), Roydon (2 miles south-west) and Staple Tye (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Brentwood (14 miles south-east), Loughton (9 miles south), Waltham Abbey (7 miles south-west), Great Dunmow (13 miles north-east), Epping (6 miles south) and Stansted Mountfitchet (9 miles north-east).
Around Eastwick
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Burnt Mill Academy, Harlow Marsh and The Lion Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Harlow Town station, about 0.5 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Princess Alexandra Hospital (0.9 miles south) and Mark Hall Cycle Museum (1.8 miles east). For a walk, there’s Hunsdon Mead.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Eastwick
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Acting quickly usually means less damage overall. For an older or listed building in a place like Eastwick, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Eastwick
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Photographs and a written report every time
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Questions from Eastwick
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Eastwick?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
My home in Eastwick has a flat-roofed garage or porch. Is it worth having that looked at?
Often, yes, so mention it when you book. Flat-roofed garages and porches are common in new towns like Harlow, and older felt coverings may be near the end of their life.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
Only your insurer can decide that. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Is Eastwick in your area?
Yes. We cover Eastwick and the rest of Essex. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. We photograph each gap.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails frequently fail first. We look at whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
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How we price storm damage roof reports
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.