Essex · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Gallows Green, Essex
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Gallows Green, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- New damp or leaks inside
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Storm damage roof report in Gallows Green
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. We’re frequently asked to look into slates and tiles blown off the roof and water coming in after the storm, across chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and flashings.
For a small place like Gallows Green, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Gallows Green (CO6)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Gallows Green
Is Gallows Green within the area you cover?
Yes. Gallows Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is Gallows Green in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Gallows Green as anywhere else.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It varies by policy. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but your policy sets the actual test.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report does not include repair costs.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The written report follows by email.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Gallows Green
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Gallows Green and across Essex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- A decision on your insurance claim
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaving storm damage can let water into the roof space and rooms below. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Gallows Green, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Gallows Green, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Getting a price
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Related advice
Towns and villages near Gallows Green
Also in Gallows Green
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Storm damage roof reports around Gallows Green
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, 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. 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.
For landlords with property near Marks Tey station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Margaret and St Catherine, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Gallows Green is about 4 miles west of Colchester, in Essex. In Gallows Green, as across Essex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Gallows Green is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work. There is also a page for Chelmsford.
Storm damage roof reports in CO6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Foxes Lane and Halstead Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Gallows Green include Fordham Heath (1 mile east), Fordham (1 mile north), West Bergholt (2 miles east), Wormingford (3 miles north) and Great Horkesley (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Colchester (4 miles east), Braintree (10 miles west), Maldon (13 miles south-west), Witham (10 miles south-west), Camulodunum (3 miles south-east) and Halstead (7 miles west).
Around Gallows Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Stanway School and The Queen's Head Public House, among other places. Gallows Green’s nearest station is Marks Tey station, about 1.7 miles south-west. A little further out are Birch Castle (4.1 miles south) and Essex County Hospital (3.9 miles east). Not far away are Iron Latch.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Gallows Green
Landlords and building managers frequently need a written record after a storm. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Water coming in after the storm
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Anyone responsible for a site like Holy Trinity CofE Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
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