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Storm Damage Roof Report in Hill Green
An independent record of roof damage after a storm around Hill Green, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Damaged ridges and hips
How a storm damage roof report works in Hill Green
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It’s a written report with photos, sent by email. It is not a repair quote and does not include repair costs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. We survey chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and ridges and hips, and the problems we are asked to look at most are holes or cracks caused by debris and slates and tiles blown off the roof.
For a small place like Hill Green, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Hill Green (CB11)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Around Hill Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
How to prepare
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Hill Green: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Hill Green is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hill Green?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Hill Green as anywhere else.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. Our report then records the roof.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Complain to your insurer first. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we can’t predict the outcome.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Do you look in the roof space?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
Slates frequently outlast the nails that hold them. We look at whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
Chimney stacks
Older stacks with worn pointing or cracked flaunching are more likely to suffer. Our report notes recent damage and older defects.
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
How we price storm damage roof reports
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
What to let us know when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- When you need the report by
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of each area of damage. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. They can damage the roof in high winds.
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Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Wind, rain and roofs in Hill Green
Historic houses such as Audley End House, about 4.2 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Hill Green goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary and St Clement: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Anyone responsible for a site like Clavering Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. Landlords with a home close to Newport (Essex) station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Hill Green is about 5 miles south-west of Saffron Walden, in Essex. Roofs in Hill Green get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Essex. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: CB11. We cover properties on Clatterbury Lane and Eldridge Close and the roads around them. Other places close to Hill Green include Wicken Bonhunt (1 mile east), Clavering (1 mile south-west), Arkesden (1 mile north), Starling's Green (2 miles south-west) and Berden (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Harlow (14 miles south), Saffron Walden (5 miles north-east), Great Dunmow (11 miles south-east), Stansted Mountfitchet (5 miles south), Newhall (14 miles south) and Elsenham (5 miles south-east).
What’s near Hill Green
In Hill Green, that means homes and buildings near The Cricketers pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Newport (Essex) station, roughly 2.6 miles east. Nearby you will also find Brent Pelham (3.6 miles west) and Saffron Walden Community Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve.