Essex · London and the South East
Great Saling Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Great Saling, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Loose or torn flashings
About our storm damage roof report in Great Saling
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. We note signs of each: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. Typical surveys look at flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and holes or cracks caused by debris, on slate and tile slopes, flat roofs and gutters and fascias.
For a small place like Great Saling, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Great Saling (CM7)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Useful tips for Great Saling property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.
Wind, rain and roofs in Great Saling
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, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If you let a flat or house near Braintree station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If you live in an older home near Church of St James, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Great Saling is about 4 miles west of Braintree, in Essex. Bookings from Great Saling are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Surveys in CM7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Crow's Green (1 mile north-west), Bardfield Saling (1 mile north), Great Bardfield (3 miles north-west), Wethersfield (4 miles north) and Little Bardfield (4 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (11 miles south), Braintree (4 miles east), Maldon (15 miles south-east), Witham (10 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (13 miles north-west) and Halstead (8 miles east).
Around Great Saling
Around Great Saling, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The White Hart Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Braintree station, roughly 4.1 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Braintree Community Hospital (3.2 miles south-east) and Tudor House Museum (Braintree) (3.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Phyllis Currie Nature Reserve.
What happens on the day
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. Most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a hamlet or village like Great Saling, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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When you need someone else
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
Why get it checked now?
Damage left open lets in more rain. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. For an older or listed building in a place like Great Saling, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What you get with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- A written report with photographs
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. Loose flashings are recorded.
Nearby places to Great Saling
Other services in Great Saling
Common questions in Great Saling
Is Great Saling within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Great Saling?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Great Saling?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or email us. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
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. Your policy document will say.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
We can’t say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
What if the roof was already worn?
Insurers normally exclude wear and tear. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. The claim decision is your insurer’s.