Essex · London and the South East
High Easter Storm Damage Roof Report
Wondering about the roof at a property in High Easter? You can book a storm damage roof report in High Easter and across Essex.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Storm damage roof report in High Easter
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. We survey flashings, chimney stacks and flat roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are lead lifted at abutments and damage from fallen branches or debris.
Somewhere as small as High Easter, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We look at what can be seen safely and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- High Easter (CM1)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- How your policy defines a storm
- The outcome of a claim
- A price for the repairs
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
Leave it or get it looked at?
It helps to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. Around High Easter, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in High Easter
- An independent look at the roof
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Surveys seven days a week
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
High Easter: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in High Easter?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like High Easter?
Yes, High Easter is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Do not use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level, and we will record the rest.
What does a storm damage report cost?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. If it is not resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Places near High Easter
What else we do in High Easter
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
High Easter roofs and the weather
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and 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’s detailed. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
Around High Easter, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Parish Church of St Mary, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
High Easter is about 7 miles north-west of Chelmsford, in Essex. We cover High Easter and the rest of Essex, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Essex coverage includes High Easter. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
We survey roofs across CM1 for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include The Street and Boreham Court, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Stagden Cross (1 mile east), High Roding (2 miles north-west), Keeres Green (2 miles west), Roundbush Green (2 miles west) and Great Canfield (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (7 miles south-east), Braintree (10 miles north-east), Harlow (11 miles west), Brentwood (13 miles south), Maldon (15 miles east) and Billericay (13 miles south).
Around High Easter
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Cock And Bell pub, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Willingale Doe (4.5 miles south-west) and Broomfield Hospital (5.1 miles south-east).
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Roof area
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What made you get in touch
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. It is your record to use.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older roofs in small places like High Easter can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.