Essex · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Great Chesterford, Essex
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Great Chesterford, with photographs and a written report.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Storm damage roof report in Great Chesterford
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Photograph the damage from ground level or a window, and never climb up. Emergency temporary protection, like covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. If you’re worried about stains appearing after strong winds and damaged gutters and fascias, we can find out what’s behind it, on flashings, chimney stacks and flat roofs alike.
Around Great Chesterford, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp on a chimney breast isn’t always rain from above, which is why it is worth tracing properly. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Great Chesterford (CB10)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leaks and storm damage in Great Chesterford
Historic houses such as Audley End House, about 3.1 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Great Chesterford goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, and plenty of post-war and modern estates besides. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Landlords with a home close to Great Chesterford station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Great Chesterford is about 4 miles north-west of Saffron Walden, in Essex. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Great Chesterford for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our Essex coverage includes Great Chesterford and the places around it. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
We cover every part of CB10 for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include High Street, London Road and Carmel Street. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Ickleton (1 mile north-west), Hinxton (2 miles north-west) and Elmdon (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Saffron Walden (4 miles south-east), Great Dunmow (15 miles south-east), Stansted Mountfitchet (11 miles south), Elsenham (10 miles south), Church End (15 miles south-east) and Thaxted (10 miles south-east).
What’s near Great Chesterford
Around Great Chesterford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Old White Horse pub. There’s a railway station in Great Chesterford itself: Great Chesterford station. Well-known places in the area include Saffron Walden Museum (3.2 miles south-east) and Saffron Walden Community Hospital (3.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Rivey Hill and Hales and Shadwell Woods.
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Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Great Chesterford is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Related advice
What we are asked to look at in Great Chesterford
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. Your insurer still makes the decision.
Look out for signs like these:
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
For an older house near a landmark like Church of All Saints, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Leave it or get it looked at?
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. An independent report can follow. Around Great Chesterford, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What you get with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Great Chesterford
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to tell us when you get in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- When you need the report by
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Common questions in Great Chesterford
Do you cover smaller places like Great Chesterford?
Yes. Great Chesterford is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Great Chesterford is listed?
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.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs are not included, so ask a roofer to quote.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Only from ground level or from windows. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below, and we will record the rest.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The report follows by email.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Photograph damage inside the house too
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.