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Storm damage roof report in Elsenham, Essex
Storm damage roof reports across Elsenham, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
Storm damage roof report in Elsenham
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. If you are worried about gutters pulled loose in the wind and water coming in after the storm, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Around Elsenham, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp on a chimney breast is not always rain from above, which is why it is worth tracing properly. It is worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Where
- Elsenham (CM22)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Elsenham
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Elsenham and across Essex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- The outcome of a claim
- Estimates of repair costs
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Elsenham
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
Storm damage roof reports around Elsenham
About 4 miles north-east lies Horham Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Elsenham has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you look after a building like Forest Hall School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you let a flat or house near Elsenham station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Elsenham is about 4 miles north-east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. Bookings from Elsenham are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Elsenham is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Every address in CM22 is covered for storm damage roof reports. That includes homes and businesses on Station Road, High Street and Isabel Drive. If you are just outside Elsenham, we cover Fuller's End (1 mile south-east), Ugley Green (1 mile north-west), Henham (2 miles north-east), Ugley (2 miles north-west) and Brick End (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Braintree (14 miles east), Harlow (11 miles south-west), Saffron Walden (7 miles north), Great Dunmow (6 miles south-east), Great Notley (13 miles east) and Bocking (14 miles east).
What’s near Elsenham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Robin Hood Public House. There’s a railway station in Elsenham itself: Elsenham station. Nearby you’ll also find House On The Hill Toy Museum (1.3 miles south-west) and Little Easton Moat (4.8 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve and Portingbury Hills.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Being in a smaller place like Elsenham does not change how the visit works: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
How to prepare
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Elsenham
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. We can’t say whether the decision will change.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Water coming in after the storm
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary the Virgin, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
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Elsenham: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Elsenham?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Elsenham within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from ground level first if it’s safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.