Essex · London and the South East
Hawbush Green Storm Damage Roof Report
A careful look at the roof at your property in Hawbush Green, with photographs and a written report.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Loose or torn flashings
- Damaged ridges and hips
Storm damage roof report in Hawbush Green: what you get
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. It sets out what is damaged, with photos, and what we think the likely cause is. It is yours to pass to your insurer. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We are not loss adjusters, and we cannot tell you whether a claim will succeed. If you are worried about lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and damaged pots on the stack, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Roofs in small places like Hawbush Green frequently stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Hawbush Green (CM77)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Estimates of repair costs
- How your policy defines a storm
- The outcome of a claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
Useful tips for Hawbush Green property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- 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. If that does not resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Hawbush Green
Gusts work at anything on a roof that is loose or exposed. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Water coming in after the storm
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Loose or torn flashings
Take an older house close to Parish Church of All Saints: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Hawbush Green. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Leaks and storm damage in Hawbush Green
In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. 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.
If you own a rental within reach of Cressing station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Take a building like Cressing Primary School: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Hawbush Green is about 2 miles south-east of Braintree, in Essex. If you are in Hawbush Green, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Essex. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
We cover every part of the CM77 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Laxton Lane, Witham Road and Polecat Road or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Tye Green (1 mile west), Long Green (1 mile north-west), The Green (1 mile south-west), Black Notley (1 mile west) and White Notley (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Colchester (13 miles east), Chelmsford (9 miles south-west), Maldon (9 miles south-east), Witham (4 miles south-east), Camulodunum (12 miles east) and Halstead (6 miles north).
What’s near Hawbush Green
In Hawbush Green, that means homes and buildings near The Willows Public House and Alec Hunter Academy and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Cressing station, roughly 0.7 miles west. Well-known places in the area include William Julien Courtauld Hospital (2.7 miles north-west) and Cressing Temple (1.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Hawbush Green includes Sandylay and Moat Woods.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Hawbush Green
Is Hawbush Green within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hawbush Green?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. Repair costs are not part of the report.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
We cannot say whether a claim will be paid. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
What happens on the day
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older rural homes like those around Hawbush Green 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.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
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What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The roof’s overall size
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Which survey package you book
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.