Essex · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Ford End, Essex
Need a storm damage roof report in Ford End? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Loose or torn flashings
Storm damage roof report in Ford End: what you get
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from ground level, from windows and higher points, from the loft space and from the roof where it’s safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. We note any part we couldn’t see. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. We survey gutters and fascias, chimney stacks and flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and damaged gutters and fascias.
For a small place like Ford End, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. It’s useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Ford End (CM3)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ford End
Landlords, agents and building managers in Ford End and across Essex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit normally takes between one and two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a small place like Ford End, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there is access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
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Ford End roofs and the weather
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St John the Evangelist, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Ford End Church of England Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Ford End is about 6 miles north of Chelmsford, in Essex. If you’re in Ford End, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Essex. There is also a page for Chelmsford.
All of CM3 is covered for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include Woods Road, Pleshey Road and White Barns, and we cover them all. Being close to the B1008, Ford End is easy for us to reach for storm damage roof reports. Close by, we survey roofs in Hartford End (1 mile north-east), North End (1 mile north-west), Pleshey (2 miles south-west), Causeway End (2 miles north) and Howe Street (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (6 miles south), Braintree (7 miles north-east), Harlow (14 miles west), Brentwood (15 miles south), Maldon (13 miles south-east) and Billericay (14 miles south).
Near you in Ford End
Around Ford End, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Butchers Arms Public House. A little further out are Broomfield Hospital (3.8 miles south-east). Not far away are Phyllis Currie Nature Reserve.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
If you are unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is usually better. Older and listed buildings around Ford End may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Prices that include VAT
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
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FAQs for Ford End
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ford End?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover Ford End?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Ford End is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. Our report then records the roof.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. Binoculars can help you see damage from below, and we’ll record the rest.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. We survey on any day of the week.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs are not part of the report.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, often where nails have rusted. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.