Essex · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Great Yeldham
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Great Yeldham and the rest of Essex. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
About our storm damage roof report in Great Yeldham
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. It sets out what is damaged, with photographs, and what we think the likely cause is. It’s yours to pass to your insurer. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We’re not loss adjusters, and we can’t tell you whether a claim will succeed. We survey flashings, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and ridge tiles that have come loose.
Roofs in small places like Great Yeldham often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Great Yeldham (CO9)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Areas we can’t see safely
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
Great Yeldham questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Great Yeldham?
Yes, Great Yeldham is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Great Yeldham?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
There’s no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Your policy document will say.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report does not include repair costs.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Rural addresses near Great Yeldham can be hard to find from a postcode alone, 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.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Great Yeldham, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Storm damage roof reports in Great Yeldham: local notes
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. With Hedingham Castle about 2.3 miles south-east, Great Yeldham sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Parish Church of St Andrew, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Great Yeldham is about 6 miles north-west of Halstead, in Essex. Great Yeldham gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Our Essex coverage includes Great Yeldham. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
We survey roofs across CO9 for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Church Road, Market Grove and High Street or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Great Yeldham include Oaker Hill (1 mile north-west), Tilbury Juxta Clare (1 mile north), Little Yeldham (1 mile north-east), Toppesfield (2 miles south-west) and Ridgewell (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Braintree (9 miles south), Witham (15 miles south), Saffron Walden (14 miles west), Halstead (6 miles south-east), Great Dunmow (13 miles south-west) and Great Notley (11 miles south).
Near you in Great Yeldham
We work in homes and buildings around The Three Bottles Public House and Hedingham School and Sixth Form. A little further out are Halstead Hospital (5.7 miles south-east) and Hedingham Castle (2.3 miles south-east).
What happens if roof problems are left?
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. Our report gives an honest view of both, so you know what the roof shows. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Surveys seven days a week
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Wind can pull the flashings away from a chimney. We photograph any we find.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge and hip tiles take the full force of the wind. The survey notes loose, cracked or missing ridge and hip tiles.
Nearby places to Great Yeldham
What else we do in Great Yeldham
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Great Yeldham
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. We can’t say whether the decision will change.
Look out for signs like these:
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damaged flat roof membrane
For site and facilities teams at buildings like St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What happens after the report arrives
Tips that help
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Photograph the damage safely from below
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each area of damage. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.