Essex · London and the South East
Felsted Storm Damage Roof Report
We carry out storm damage roof reports in Felsted and the rest of Essex. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
About our storm damage roof report in Felsted
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. It’s yours to pass to your insurer. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We are not loss adjusters and cannot say whether a claim will be paid. If you’ve noticed loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roofs, flashings and slate and tile slopes alike.
Being in a small place like Felsted makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Felsted (CM6)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. We photograph each gap.
Flat roof coverings
On flat roofs, storms can lift edges and tear membranes. Damage is photographed and described.
Towns and villages near Felsted
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For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Felsted and across Essex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Felsted
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, backed up with photos.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Broken or displaced guttering
If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Cross, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What experience they bring
FAQs for Felsted
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Felsted?
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.
Do you cover smaller places like Felsted?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof for you to send to your insurer.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Raise it with your insurer first. If it isn’t resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
Felsted roofs and the weather
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Felsted Primary School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Felsted is about 6 miles west of Braintree, in Essex. Whether the building in Felsted is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Essex, large and small. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: CM6. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Station Road, Braintree Road and Chelmsford Road. We also cover the places around Felsted: Causeway End (1 mile south), Watch House Green (1 mile north-east), Little Dunmow (1 mile west), Bannister Green (1 mile east) and Brookstreet (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (9 miles south), Braintree (6 miles east), Harlow (15 miles south-west), Maldon (14 miles south-east), Witham (9 miles south-east) and Saffron Walden (14 miles north-west).
Near you in Felsted
In Felsted, that means homes and buildings near The Chequers pub, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Little Easton Moat (4.9 miles north-west) and Braintree Community Hospital (4.6 miles east). Not far away are Phyllis Currie Nature Reserve.
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes an hour or two for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near Felsted can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Felsted, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.