Essex · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Havering's Grove, Essex
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Havering's Grove, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Stains appearing after strong winds
About our storm damage roof report in Havering's Grove
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. It sets out what is damaged, with photos, and what we think the likely cause is. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We are not loss adjusters and can’t say whether a claim will be paid. We’re frequently asked to look into gaps where slates or tiles have gone and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles, across chimney stacks, gutters and fascias and flat roofs.
Being in a small place like Havering's Grove makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Where we can’t 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.
- Where
- Havering's Grove (CM13, CM12)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Havering's Grove
Will you come out to Havering's Grove?
Yes, Havering's Grove is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Havering's Grove?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take an hour or two at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Complain to your insurer first. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, though we cannot predict the outcome.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from ground level first if it is safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
How do I book a survey in Havering's Grove?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Do you need to get into 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 cannot be seen from outside.
When to book a survey in Havering's Grove
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, backed up with photos.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Loose or torn flashings
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
Living close to Hutton Country Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Questions to ask before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their insurance cover
- Which limits apply to the survey
Also near Havering's Grove
What else we do in Havering's Grove
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Havering's Grove
The wider area around Havering's Grove has a long history of building, with Ingatestone Hall about 2.4 miles north. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you look after a building like The Billericay School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. The streets around a church such as Church of All Saints are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Havering's Grove is about 2 miles west of Billericay, in Essex. Havering's Grove gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Essex, large and small. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in CM13 and CM12 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on London Road, North Drive and Rayleigh Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Havering's Grove: Hutton (1 mile west), Buttsbury (2 miles north), Hutton Mount (2 miles west), Mountnessing (2 miles north-west) and Ingrave (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (9 miles north-east), Basildon (5 miles south-east), Harlow (15 miles north-west), Brentwood (3 miles west), Maldon (15 miles north-east) and Canvey Island (11 miles south-east).
What’s near Havering's Grove
We work in homes and buildings around Hutton Country Park and The Mesken Hutton pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Billericay station, roughly 1.5 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Barleylands Farm Museum (3.3 miles south-east) and Mayflower Community Hospital (1 mile south-east). Open spaces near Havering's Grove include Norsey Wood.
What this survey cannot tell you
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- A price for the repairs
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Havering's Grove
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Photograph damage inside the house too
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. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
What happens on the day
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older rural homes like those around Havering's Grove can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Check pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, particularly where the nails have corroded. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.