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Storm damage roof report in Great Waltham, Essex
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Storm damage roof reports in Great Waltham.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Storm damage roof report in Great Waltham
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. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. We survey flashings, gutters and fascias and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and slipped or missing slates or tiles.
Being in a small place like Great Waltham makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. It’s useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Great Waltham (CM3)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Great Waltham
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. An independent report can follow. Older cottages and farmhouses around Great Waltham can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- 98% of customers satisfied
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- PI and public liability insurance
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Great Waltham
Landlords, agents and building managers in Great Waltham and across Essex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- A price for the repairs
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Great Waltham
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
Common questions in Great Waltham
Do you carry out roof surveys in Great Waltham?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Great Waltham as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Great Waltham listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
There is no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Your policy document will say.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Useful tips for Great Waltham property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Places near Great Waltham
What else we do in Great Waltham
Leaks and storm damage in Great Waltham
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If you look after a building like Chelmer Valley High School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If you own a rental within reach of Beaulieu Park station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. For an older house near a landmark like Church of SS Mary and Laurence, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Great Waltham is about 4 miles north of Chelmsford, in Essex. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Great Waltham and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the CM3 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include Brook Mead, Cherry Garden Road and Chelmsford Road. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Breeds (1 mile south-west), Minnow End (1 mile south-east), Little Waltham (1 mile south-east), Broomfield (2 miles south-east) and Chignall Smealy (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (4 miles south), Basildon (15 miles south), Braintree (8 miles north-east), Harlow (15 miles west), Brentwood (13 miles south-west) and Maldon (11 miles south-east).
Near you in Great Waltham
We work in homes and buildings around The Beehive pub. Great Waltham’s nearest station is Beaulieu Park station, about 3.7 miles south-east. A little further out are Broomfield Hospital (1.4 miles south). The countryside around Great Waltham includes Little Waltham Meadows.
How the survey works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Cottages and farmhouses around Great Waltham frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the roof space where it is safe.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.