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Storm Damage Roof Report in Great Parndon
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Great Parndon, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- New damp or leaks inside
Storm damage roof report in Great Parndon
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Photograph the damage from ground level or a window, and never climb up. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. Common reasons to book are slipped or missing slates or tiles and new damp or leaks inside, across slate and tile slopes, flashings and flat roofs.
In a smaller place like Great Parndon, some roofs face open ground, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. A leak that only appears in certain weather often points to an exposed detail. Tell us when it happens when you get in touch. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Great Parndon (CM19, CM18)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
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.
You can learn a lot from the ground. 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.
Great Parndon roofs and the weather
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, alongside a good many post-war and newer estates. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. 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, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. If you let a flat or house near Harlow Town station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Great Parndon is about 2 miles south-west of Harlow, in Essex. Roofs in Great Parndon get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Essex. Great Parndon is one of the places in Essex we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
All of CM19 and CM18 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Rectory Lane, Pyenest Road and Paycock Road, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Staple Tye (1 mile south-east), Tylerscross (1 mile south-west), Jack's Hatch (1 mile south), Little Parndon (1 mile north) and Broadley Common (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Brentwood (13 miles south-east), Loughton (8 miles south), Waltham Abbey (6 miles south-west), Great Dunmow (14 miles north-east), Epping (4 miles south) and Stansted Mountfitchet (11 miles north-east).
What’s near Great Parndon
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hawkenbury Meadow, Stewards Academy - Science Specialist and The Cock Inn, among other places. Great Parndon’s nearest station is Harlow Town station, about 1.8 miles north. A little further out are Mark Hall Cycle Museum (2.4 miles north-east) and Princess Alexandra Hospital (1 mile north). Not far away are Hunsdon Mead.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Great Parndon
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
The survey, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Great Parndon, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Great Parndon?
A storm often finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Damaged pots on the stack
If you look after a building such as Jerounds Primary Academy, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Great Parndon
Are flat-roofed garages and porches in Great Parndon worth including?
Yes, if you’d like it included, mention it when you book. On buildings from before 2000, cement sheet roofs may contain asbestos and should be checked by a specialist asbestos surveyor before anyone disturbs them.
Is Great Parndon within the area you cover?
Yes, Great Parndon is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when booking.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We are not loss adjusters and do not act for you with the insurer. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send 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. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How big the roof is
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.