Essex · London and the South East
Hatfield Broad Oak Storm Damage Roof Report
A careful look at the roof at your property in Hatfield Broad Oak, with photographs and a written report.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- New damp or leaks inside
- Loose or torn flashings
Storm damage roof report in Hatfield Broad Oak
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Check your own policy wording. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Common reasons to book are gaps where slates or tiles have gone and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks, on gutters and fascias, slate and tile slopes and flat roofs.
Roofs in small places like Hatfield Broad Oak often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Where
- Hatfield Broad Oak (CM22)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Hatfield Broad Oak questions
Is Hatfield Broad Oak within the area you cover?
Yes, Hatfield Broad Oak is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hatfield Broad Oak?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Hatfield Broad Oak is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. We’ll confirm the timing when booking.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Complain to your insurer first. If you’re still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, but we can’t say how it will turn out.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It varies by policy. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but check your own wording.
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Areas we can’t see safely
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Hatfield Broad Oak
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hatfield Broad Oak
Landlords and letting agents in Hatfield Broad Oak book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Storm damage roof reports around Hatfield Broad Oak
About 0.7 miles north lies Barrington Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Hatfield Broad Oak has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If you own a rental within reach of Sawbridgeworth station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Hatfield Broad Oak is about 5 miles south-east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. Whether the building in Hatfield Broad Oak is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Our area takes in places right across Essex, large and small. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Every address in CM22 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on High Street, Medlars Mead and Cannons Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Hatfield Heath (2 miles south-west), Ardley End (2 miles south-west), Hellman's Cross (2 miles north-east), Aythorpe Roding (2 miles south-east) and Puttock's End (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (12 miles south-east), Braintree (14 miles east), Harlow (7 miles south-west), Brentwood (14 miles south), Loughton (14 miles south-west) and Saffron Walden (14 miles north).
What’s near Hatfield Broad Oak
For rail, the closest station is Sawbridgeworth station, roughly 3.7 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Herts and Essex Hospital (4.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Hatfield Broad Oak include Sawbridgeworth Marsh and Portingbury Hills.
Leave it or get it looked at?
It’s useful to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. In a place like Hatfield Broad Oak, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hatfield Broad Oak
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Rural addresses near Hatfield Broad Oak 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. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Hatfield Broad Oak, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
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Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
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.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.