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Storm damage roof report in Great Warley, Essex
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Great Warley. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Lead lifted at abutments
What we are asked to look at in Great Warley
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. We record the damage and where it is, with photos.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- New damp or leaks inside
If you live near a park like Tylers Common, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Their insurance cover
Storm damage roof report in Great Warley
Our storm damage report starts from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It does not price the repairs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for that. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. If you’ve noticed loose or torn flashings and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls, we can find out what’s behind it.
Roofs in small places like Great Warley often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Location
- Great Warley (CM13)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Great Warley
Do you carry out roof surveys in Great Warley?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Great Warley is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Great Warley?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
Each policy has its own definition. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but your policy sets the actual test.
What happens on the day
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Around Great Warley, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Useful tips for Great Warley property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of each area of damage. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Landlords and agents in Great Warley book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Which survey package you book
- House, block, shop or office
- Roof area
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Getting in touch
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Anything about access we should know
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Storm damage roof reports in Great Warley: local notes
The wider area around Great Warley has a long history of building, with Hare Hall about 3.3 miles west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Woodlands School Great Warley will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St. Mary the Virgin, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Great Warley is about 3 miles south of Brentwood, in Essex. If you are in Great Warley, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Great Warley is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work for storm damage roof reports. There is also a page for Chelmsford.
Here we cover the CM13 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We cover properties on Forge Close, Dark Lane and Great Warley Street. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Cranham (2 miles south), Puddle Dock (2 miles south), Harold Wood (2 miles west), Upminster (3 miles south-west) and Emerson Park (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (13 miles north-east), Basildon (8 miles east), Harlow (14 miles north-west), Brentwood (3 miles north), Canvey Island (14 miles east) and Billericay (6 miles north-east).
Near you in Great Warley
In Great Warley, that means homes and buildings near Thatchers Arms Inn, Brentwood County High School and Tylers Common and the streets around them. Great Warley’s nearest station is Brentwood station, roughly 1.7 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (2.1 miles south-west) and Spire Hartswood Hospital (0.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Great Warley includes Warley Place.
Nearby places to Great Warley
What else we do in Great Warley
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. We record which are loose or damaged.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails frequently fail first. We look at whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.