Essex · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Great Sampford, Essex
Storm damage roof reports in Great Sampford, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Great Sampford
Do you cover smaller places like Great Sampford?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Great Sampford?
Yes, Great Sampford is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
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.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How do I book a survey in Great Sampford?
Simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Insurers usually exclude wear and tear. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. Your insurer decides the claim.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Storm damage roof report in Great Sampford
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’s safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. We note any part we couldn’t see. You get a photo-illustrated written report to give to your insurer. We survey gutters and fascias, flat roofs and ridges and hips, and common reasons people get in touch are lead lifted at abutments and roofs hit by falling trees.
In a village or hamlet like Great Sampford, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We look at what can safely be seen and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Great Sampford (CB10)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Towns and villages near Great Sampford
Also in Great Sampford
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
What we do, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older roofs in small places like Great Sampford can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Wind, rain and roofs in Great Sampford
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Anyone responsible for a site like Great Sampford Community Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. The streets around a church such as Church of St Michael are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Great Sampford is in Essex. We visit Great Sampford as part of our work across Essex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Essex. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
We survey roofs across CB10 for storm damage roof reports. That includes homes and businesses on Sparepenny Lane South, Parsonage Farm Lane and Willetts Field and the roads around them. Other places close to Great Sampford include Wimbish Green (3 miles west), Bardfield End Green (3 miles south), Tye Green (3 miles west), Thaxted (3 miles south-west) and Howlett End (4 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Braintree (10 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (7 miles west), Halstead (11 miles east), Great Dunmow (8 miles south), Stansted Mountfitchet (11 miles south-west) and Great Notley (11 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Great Sampford
We work in homes and buildings around Red Lion Inn. Other landmarks nearby include Castle Camps (4.5 miles north). Not far away are West Wood.
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, particularly where the nails have corroded. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are frequently where flat roof coverings start to peel back. We look at whether the damage is recent or older.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Roof area
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
You’ll need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.