Essex · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Gaston Green
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Gaston Green, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Loose or torn flashings
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Keep a simple 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.
Storm damage roof report in Gaston Green: what you get
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. We survey flashings, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes, and people most often book us about slipped or missing slates or tiles and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind.
Many homes in small places like Gaston Green face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Gaston Green (CM22)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere as small as Gaston Green, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Gaston Green
About 3.2 miles east lies Barrington Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Gaston Green has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
For landlords with property near Sawbridgeworth station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary the Virgin: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Gaston Green is about 3 miles south of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. Anywhere in Gaston Green, we can come and survey your property. Our Essex coverage includes Gaston Green. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Storm damage roof reports in CM22 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Sawbridgeworth Road and Old Mill Lane or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Gaston Green, we cover Little Hallingbury (1 mile north), Spellbrook (1 mile west), Thorley Street (1 mile north-west), Lower Sheering (2 miles south) and Thorley (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (15 miles south-east), Harlow (5 miles south-west), Brentwood (15 miles south), Loughton (14 miles south), Saffron Walden (13 miles north) and Waltham Abbey (12 miles south-west).
What’s near Gaston Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Leventhorpe and The George pub. Gaston Green’s nearest station is Sawbridgeworth station, roughly 1.4 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Harlow Mill (3.5 miles south-west) and Herts and Essex Hospital (2.3 miles north). For a walk, there is Sawbridgeworth Marsh and Portingbury Hills.
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Prices for storm damage roof reports in Gaston Green
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The size of the roof
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Height and safe access
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Gaston Green
Is my home in Gaston Green listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is Gaston Green within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground and we’ll inspect the rest from safe positions.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Complain to your insurer first. If you’re still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we cannot predict the outcome.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. They can damage the roof in high winds.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Gaston Green?
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. What happens next is up to the insurer.
Signs worth acting on include:
- New damp or leaks inside
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
If you look after a building such as Spellbrook CofE Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price