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Storm Damage Roof Report in Hastingwood
Storm damage roof reports in Hastingwood from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Hastingwood
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. Typical surveys look at loose or torn flashings and holes or cracks caused by debris, across ridges and hips, slate and tile slopes and gutters and fascias.
Being in a small place like Hastingwood makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Hastingwood (CM17)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each area of damage. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.
Nearby places to Hastingwood
Other services in Hastingwood
Why act early in Hastingwood
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Hastingwood, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What you get with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Photos and a written report every time
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Common questions in Hastingwood
Is my home in Hastingwood listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover Hastingwood?
Yes, Hastingwood is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We’re not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. You’ll then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hastingwood
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Hastingwood roofs and the weather
In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Henry Moore Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. Trees in and around Church Lane Flood Meadow shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Hastingwood is about 2 miles south-east of Harlow, in Essex. Hastingwood is one of many places we visit across Essex. Hastingwood is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work for storm damage roof reports. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Every address in CM17 is covered for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Hastingwood Road, Hazlewood Park and Mill Street and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Foster Street (1 mile north), Magdalen Laver (1 mile east), Latton (2 miles north-west), Newhall (2 miles north-west) and Bush Fair (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (14 miles east), Brentwood (11 miles south-east), Billericay (14 miles south-east), Loughton (8 miles south-west), Waltham Abbey (7 miles south-west) and Great Dunmow (12 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Hastingwood
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Rainbow And Dove Public House, Brays Grove and Passmores Academy. The nearest railway station is Harlow Mill station, about 3 miles north. Nearby you will also find Mark Hall Cycle Museum (2.4 miles north-west) and Harlow Mill (3.1 miles north). The countryside around Hastingwood includes Gernon Bushes.
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Rural addresses near Hastingwood can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is 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.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Check we can get to the back of the property
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Hastingwood
Storms don’t only affect pitched roofs. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Damaged gutters and fascias
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary Magdalene are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Will the report include photos?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Is VAT included in the price?