Essex · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Great Maplestead
Storm damage roof reports in Great Maplestead from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Loose or torn flashings
- New damp or leaks inside
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
Storm damage roof report in Great Maplestead: what you get
We inspect the roof from wherever it can safely be seen: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there’s access, and the roof itself where that is safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. We note any part we couldn’t see. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. We’re often asked to look into ridge tiles that have come loose and damage from fallen branches or debris, across flashings, chimney stacks and slate and tile slopes.
For a small place like Great Maplestead, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Great Maplestead (CO9)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Great Maplestead
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Nearby places to Great Maplestead
What else we do in Great Maplestead
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- A decision on your insurance claim
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
Common questions in Great Maplestead
How do I find out if my home in Great Maplestead is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover smaller places like Great Maplestead?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Complain to your insurer first. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The written report follows by email.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and don’t act for you with the insurer. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
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.
Wind, rain and roofs in Great Maplestead
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Hedingham Castle, about 1.6 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Great Maplestead. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Take a building like St Giles' Church of England Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Great Maplestead is about 3 miles north of Halstead, in Essex. We survey roofs in Great Maplestead and the surrounding area across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Essex, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Storm damage roof reports in CO9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Monks Lodge Road and Church Street. Close by, we survey roofs in Little Maplestead (1 mile east), Wickham St Paul (2 miles north-east), Halstead (3 miles south), Pebmarsh (3 miles east) and Colne Engaine (4 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Colchester (13 miles south-east), Braintree (7 miles south-west), Witham (12 miles south), Camulodunum (12 miles south-east), Great Dunmow (14 miles south-west) and Greenstead (14 miles south-east).
What’s near Great Maplestead
In Great Maplestead, that means homes and buildings near Hedingham School and Sixth Form. Other landmarks nearby include Halstead Hospital (2.2 miles south) and Hedingham Castle (1.6 miles north-west). Not far away are Belcher's and Broadfield Woods.
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Rural addresses near Great Maplestead can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- 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
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Checking the roof from ground level
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Great Maplestead?
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.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
The streets around a church such as Church of St Giles are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What the survey will not cover
- When you will get the report
- Whether the price includes VAT
Useful tips for Great Maplestead property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. We do not deal with the insurer on your behalf.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.