Essex · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Flacks Green
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a storm damage roof report in Flacks Green and across Essex, with plain-English findings.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Water coming in after the storm
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Flacks Green, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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About our storm damage roof report in Flacks Green
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. It sets out what is damaged, with photographs, and what we think the likely cause is. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We are not loss adjusters and can’t say whether a claim will be paid. If you’ve noticed new damp or leaks inside and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Roofs in small places like Flacks Green often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Flacks Green (CM3)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. The report records the flashing and any damp inside.
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, particularly where the nails have corroded. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
Common roof problems in Flacks Green
Insurers frequently want evidence of what has been damaged and why. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. Your insurer still makes the decision.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Broken or displaced guttering
Take a building like Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Before booking anyone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Are they insured for the work?
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Acting for you with the insurer
- A price for the repairs
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
Why act early in Flacks Green
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, alongside any photos you took yourself. For an older or listed building in a place like Flacks Green, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book with us
- A written report with photographs
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Flacks Green roofs and the weather
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near United Reformed Church, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. For landlords with property near Hatfield Peverel station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Flacks Green is about 3 miles west of Witham, in Essex. Flacks Green is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Essex coverage includes Flacks Green.
Here we cover the CM3 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Close by, we survey roofs in Gambles Green (1 mile north), Terling (1 mile north-east), Fuller Street (1 mile north-west), Fairstead (1 mile north) and Gubbion's Green (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (5 miles south-west), Braintree (6 miles north), Maldon (7 miles south-east), Billericay (13 miles south-west), Rayleigh (15 miles south) and Witham (3 miles east).
Around Flacks Green
In Flacks Green, that means homes and buildings near The Rayleigh Arms. For rail, the closest station is Hatfield Peverel station, roughly 2.1 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Broomfield Hospital (4.4 miles south-west) and Cressing Temple (3.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Flacks Green include Sandylay and Moat Woods.
FAQs for Flacks Green
Do you cover Flacks Green?
Yes, Flacks Green is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Flacks Green?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It depends on your policy. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Your policy document will say.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The written report follows by email.
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.
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. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we can’t say how it will turn out.