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Storm damage roof report in Great Notley, Essex
An independent record of roof damage after a storm around Great Notley, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Lead lifted at abutments
Storm damage roof report in Great Notley: what you get
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. If you’re worried about flat roof edges peeled back and slipped or missing slates or tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Great Notley, some roofs face open ground, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that’s a useful clue. It is useful to know when and where the water appears. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Great Notley (CM77)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- A price for the repairs
- Negotiating a claim settlement
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
What happens if roof problems are left?
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is normally better. In a smaller place like Great Notley, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Visits on any day of the week
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Great Notley roofs and the weather
Older buildings in Essex frequently 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. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
Take an older house close to The Church in Great Notley: leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Trees in and around Cuckoo Wood shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Great Notley is about 2 miles south-west of Braintree, in Essex. If you are in Great Notley, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Essex, large and small. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
We work across CM77 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on London Road, Harnham Drive and Colville Close or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Great Notley: Row Green (1 mile south-east), Young's End (1 mile south), Little Common (1 mile north-west), Rayne (1 mile north-west) and Black Notley (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (9 miles south), Maldon (11 miles south-east), Witham (6 miles south-east), Camulodunum (15 miles east), Halstead (7 miles north-east) and Great Dunmow (7 miles west).
What’s near Great Notley
Typical jobs here are in homes near Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form, The Essex Cricketers pub and Cuckoo Wood. The nearest railway station is Braintree station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tudor House Museum (Braintree) (2.2 miles north-east) and William Julien Courtauld Hospital (1.1 miles north-east). Not far away are Phyllis Currie Nature Reserve.
When to book a survey in Great Notley
Storms don’t only affect pitched roofs. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Landlords with a home close to Braintree station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
What to check before booking
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What follow-up you get after the report
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of each area of damage. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. A visit to Great Notley is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Great Notley
Is my home in Great Notley 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.
Will you come out to Great Notley?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It varies by policy. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but check your own wording.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. We will confirm the timing as you book.
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We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.