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Storm damage roof report in High Garrett, Essex
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Storm damage roof reports in High Garrett.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged flat roof membrane
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older roofs in small places like High Garrett can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Advice
Storm damage roof report in High Garrett: what you get
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. 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 can’t say whether a claim will be paid. We survey ridges and hips, chimney stacks and flat roofs, and people most often book us about holes or cracks caused by debris and damaged ridges and hips.
For a small place like High Garrett, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- High Garrett (CM7)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Check your policy for how to report damage
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It is your record to use.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Landlord and commercial surveys in High Garrett
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Storm damage roof reports around High Garrett
In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Braintree station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Living close to Bocking Blackwater is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Anyone responsible for a site like Bocking Church Street Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
High Garrett is about 2 miles north of Braintree, in Essex. Wherever you are in High Garrett, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property. Our Essex coverage includes High Garrett. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Surveys in CM7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on High Garrett, Grove Field and Sunnyfields Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around High Garrett: Bocking Churchstreet (1 mile south-west), Gosfield (2 miles north), Beazley End (2 miles north-west), Church End (3 miles west) and Shalford (4 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Colchester (14 miles east), Chelmsford (13 miles south), Maldon (13 miles south), Witham (8 miles south), Camulodunum (13 miles east) and Halstead (3 miles north-east).
Around High Garrett
Around High Garrett, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Tabor Academy and Bocking Blackwater and the streets around them. High Garrett’s nearest station is Braintree station, about 2.6 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Tudor House Museum (Braintree) (1.7 miles south-west) and Braintree Community Hospital (2.6 miles south-west). The countryside around High Garrett includes Belcher's and Broadfield Woods.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, so you are not relying only on your own photos. In a small place like High Garrett, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Prices that include VAT
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Roof area
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Questions from High Garrett
Is my home in High Garrett listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is High Garrett within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It varies by policy. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but check your own wording.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level, and we’ll record the rest.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs are not included, so ask a roofer to quote.