Essex · London and the South East
Finchingfield Storm Damage Roof Report
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Finchingfield.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Finchingfield roofs and the weather
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Parish Church of St John the Baptist, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Whatever the street in Finchingfield, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Finchingfield is about 8 miles north-west of Braintree, in Essex. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Finchingfield and nearby. Finchingfield is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Every address in CM7 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as The Pightle, Church Hill and Stephen Marshall Avenue, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Finchingfield, we cover Great Bardfield (1 mile south-west), Wethersfield (2 miles south-east), Little Bardfield (2 miles south-west), Bardfield Saling (3 miles south) and Crow's Green (4 miles south). Further out, we also cover Braintree (8 miles south-east), Witham (14 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (10 miles north-west), Halstead (8 miles east), Great Dunmow (8 miles south-west) and Stansted Mountfitchet (12 miles west).
What’s near Finchingfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Red Lion Inn. The countryside around Finchingfield includes West Wood.
Storm damage roof report in Finchingfield
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 is yours to pass to your insurer. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We’re not loss adjusters, and we can’t tell you whether a claim will succeed. Typical surveys look at slates and tiles blown off the roof and holes or cracks caused by debris, across gutters and fascias, slate and tile slopes and ridges and hips.
In a village or hamlet like Finchingfield, 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, especially to an insurer. We check what can be seen safely and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Finchingfield (CM7)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Common questions in Finchingfield
Do you cover Finchingfield?
Yes, Finchingfield is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Finchingfield?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Complain to your insurer first. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we cannot predict the outcome.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs aren’t included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Check your policy for how to report damage
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.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Finchingfield
When we price a survey, we consider:
- House, block, shop or office
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The address and postcode of the property
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
How it works
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 an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Cottages and farmhouses around Finchingfield often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- 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.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Finchingfield, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaving storm damage can let water into the roof space and rooms below. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. For older village homes like those around Finchingfield, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before you book.
Why us?
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Photographs and a written report every time
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.