Essex · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Fyfield, Essex
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Fyfield, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
Storm damage roof report in Fyfield: what you get
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It does not price the repairs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for that. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. If you are worried about broken or displaced guttering and new damp or leaks inside, we can find out what’s behind it.
Being in a small place like Fyfield 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. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Fyfield (CM5)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Fyfield
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Broken or displaced guttering
If you live in an older home near Church of St Nicholas, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Questions to ask before you book
- Are they insured for the work?
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their report turnaround times
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. We photograph any we find.
Flat roof coverings
Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. We record what we find.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Fyfield
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. 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.
Take a building like The Ongar Academy: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Fyfield is about 7 miles east of Harlow, in Essex. Fyfield is one of many places we visit across Essex. Our area takes in places right across Essex. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
We cover every part of CM5 for storm damage roof reports. That includes homes and businesses on Queen Street, Fyfield Grange and Willingale Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Fyfield: Cannon's Green (1 mile south-east), Clatterford End (1 mile west), Norwood End (1 mile north), Norton Mandeville (1 mile south) and Shelley (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (9 miles east), Basildon (14 miles south-east), Harlow (7 miles west), Brentwood (8 miles south), Billericay (10 miles south-east) and Loughton (11 miles south-west).
Around Fyfield
We work in homes and buildings around Queens Head Public House. Nearby you’ll also find Willingale Doe (2 miles north-east).
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. It is your record to use.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- A price for the repairs
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
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Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Fyfield
Will you come out to Fyfield?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is my home in Fyfield listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access as you book.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, though we can’t predict the outcome.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs. On timing, most surveys take about 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Fyfield often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check 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
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Fyfield
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.