Essex · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Great Bardfield
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Great Bardfield. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
What we can’t see
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:
- The outcome of a claim
- Estimates of repair costs
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
How a storm damage roof report works in Great Bardfield
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Your policy document sets out its own definition. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We survey slate and tile slopes, flat roofs and flashings, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and flat roof edges peeled back.
Roofs in small places like Great Bardfield frequently 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 written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Where
- Great Bardfield (CM7)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere as small as Great Bardfield, access is often 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.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Storm damage roof reports in Great Bardfield: local notes
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
For an older house near a landmark such as Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. If you look after a building such as Great Bardfield Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Great Bardfield is about 7 miles north-west of Braintree, in Essex. Great Bardfield gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Our Essex coverage includes Great Bardfield. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Every address in CM7 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on High Street, The Corniche and Vine Street. Close by, we survey roofs in Little Bardfield (1 mile west), Finchingfield (1 mile north-east), Bardfield Saling (2 miles south-east), Wethersfield (2 miles east) and Crow's Green (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (15 miles south), Braintree (7 miles south-east), Witham (13 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (10 miles north-west), Halstead (9 miles east) and Great Dunmow (6 miles south-west).
Around Great Bardfield
Around Great Bardfield, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Vine pub and the streets around them. The countryside around Great Bardfield includes West Wood.
For landlords and managing agents
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Checking the roof from the ground
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
FAQs for Great Bardfield
Is my home in Great Bardfield listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Great Bardfield?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes an hour or two for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It depends on your policy. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Great Bardfield
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Acting quickly usually means less damage overall. Older and listed buildings around Great Bardfield may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- PI and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
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What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
To price your survey, we check:
- House, block, shop or office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before you book.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.