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Harlow Storm Damage Roof Report
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a storm damage roof report in Harlow and across Essex, with plain-English findings.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Storm damage roof report in Harlow: what you get
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. 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. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. We survey flashings, chimney stacks and flat roofs, and people most frequently book us about ridge tiles that have come loose and flat roof edges peeled back.
In a town like Harlow, older houses and newer estates leak in different ways. On older roofs it’s often slates, mortar and lead that has split or lifted; later homes can leak at valleys, verges and flat roofs over extensions. The cause decides what happens next, so it’s worth finding it properly. It also tells you whether the problem is old wear or something more recent.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Harlow (CM17, CM20, CM18, CM19)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. The report notes any damage to the stack.
Lead flashings
Lifted flashings let rain run behind them into the roof. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
Wind, rain and roofs in Harlow
Harlow is one of the post-war new towns. Homes from the post-war decades are common in the new towns, many with low-pitched roofs in concrete tiles and flat-roofed garages or porches. Low pitches let wind-driven rain reach further under the tiles, and flat-roofed garages and porches are common leak points. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Trees in and around Harlow Marsh shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. For landlords with property near Harlow Town station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Harlow is about 21 miles north-east of London, in Essex. We provide storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Harlow and nearby. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. Chelmsford is in our area too.
All of CM17, CM20, CM18 and CM19 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on London Road, Soper Square and Square Street. Harlow sits on or near the A414 and A1019, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Mark Hall South (1 mile north-east), Netteswell (1 mile west), Latton (1 mile south-east), Mark Hall North (1 mile north) and Bush Fair (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Brentwood (13 miles south-east), Loughton (9 miles south), Waltham Abbey (7 miles south-west), Great Dunmow (13 miles north-east), Epping (5 miles south) and Stansted Mountfitchet (10 miles north). As one of the bigger places in Essex, Harlow has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Around Harlow
Around Harlow, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Harlow Marsh, Purple Emperor pub and BMAT STEM Academy, among other places. The closest station to Harlow is Harlow Town station, roughly 1.2 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Princess Alexandra Hospital (1.2 miles west) and Mark Hall Cycle Museum (0.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hunsdon Mead.
Places near Harlow
What else we do in Harlow
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
If you are unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
What you can safely check yourself
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Which survey package you book
- Roof area
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before you book.
What to let us know when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What made you get in touch
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
The survey, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Most visits in a town like Harlow start at the front of the house and work round to the back. Rear gardens and side paths often give the best view of extensions and back slopes, so unlocked gates help. The loft comes next, where there is safe access.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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Common questions in Harlow
Should a flat-roofed garage or porch in Harlow be checked too?
It is frequently worth it, as these roofs are easy to forget. On buildings from before 2000, cement sheet roofs may contain asbestos and should be checked by a specialist asbestos surveyor before anyone disturbs them.
How do I find out if my home in Harlow is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Harlow?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our reports start from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report does not include repair costs.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
What we’re asked to look at in Harlow
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, with photos.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
What to check before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether the price includes VAT