Essex · London and the South East
Gubbion's Green Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm around Gubbion's Green, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Damaged ridges and hips
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- Height and safe access
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
How a storm damage roof report works in Gubbion's Green
High winds usually affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. We are often asked to look into roofs hit by falling trees and new damp or leaks inside, across flat roofs, slate and tile slopes and flashings.
Being in a small place like Gubbion's Green makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Gubbion's Green (CM3)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
You’ll need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects often fail in high winds. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Somewhere as small as Gubbion's Green, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check 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.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Wind, rain and roofs in Gubbion's Green
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, and plenty of post-war and modern estates besides. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
For landlords with property near Cressing station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Gubbion's Green is about 4 miles south-west of Braintree, in Essex. Roofs in Gubbion's Green get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Essex. Across Essex, we cover Gubbion's Green. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in CM3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover Great Leighs (1 mile west), Young's End (1 mile north), Fuller Street (1 mile south-east), Row Green (2 miles north) and Fairstead (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (7 miles south), Braintree (4 miles north-east), Maldon (10 miles south-east), Billericay (15 miles south), Witham (5 miles south-east) and Wickford (15 miles south).
What’s near Gubbion's Green
We work in homes and buildings around The Castle pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Cressing station, about 2.9 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find William Julien Courtauld Hospital (3.2 miles north) and Cressing Temple (3.8 miles east). For a walk, there’s Sandylay and Moat Woods.
Common roof problems in Gubbion's Green
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Great Leighs Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Before booking anyone
- Their insurance cover
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Leave it or get it looked at?
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. Our report can then add a clear record. For older village homes like those around Gubbion's Green, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
All our prices include VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What you get with us
- 98% of customers satisfied
- An independent look at the roof
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- 20+ years’ experience
FAQs for Gubbion's Green
Will you come out to Gubbion's Green?
Yes, Gubbion's Green is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Gubbion's Green?
Yes, Gubbion's Green is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
What if the roof was already worn?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for those.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
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.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we can’t predict the outcome.