Essex · London and the South East
Hinxton Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Hinxton, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Check the roof from the ground after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Don’t go up a ladder to look.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Hinxton
High winds typically affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. Typical surveys look at new damp or leaks inside and damaged flat roof membrane, on ridges and hips, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes.
Being in a small place like Hinxton makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It’s useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Hinxton (CB10)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Hinxton
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. The wider area around Hinxton has a long history of building, with Audley End House about 4.8 miles south. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Parish Church of St Mary and St John the Evangelist, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Hinxton is about 5 miles north-west of Saffron Walden, in Essex. Bookings from Hinxton are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Essex coverage includes Hinxton. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: CB10. Local streets include High Street, Hunts Lane and Mill Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Hinxton: Ickleton (1 mile south), Great Chesterford (2 miles south-east) and Elmdon (4 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Saffron Walden (5 miles south-east), Stansted Mountfitchet (13 miles south), Elsenham (12 miles south), Thaxted (11 miles south-east), Newport (7 miles south) and Takeley (15 miles south).
Around Hinxton
In Hinxton, that means homes and buildings near Red Lion Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Whittlesford Parkway station, about 1.4 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are American Air Museum (2.4 miles west) and Fowlmere Castle (4.5 miles west). The countryside around Hinxton includes Little Trees Hill.
Can I check my roof myself?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report. As for time on site, it usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Cottages and farmhouses around Hinxton frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the roof space where it’s safe.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Hinxton
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. What happens next is up to the insurer.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Landlords with a home close to Whittlesford Parkway station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
What to check before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their insurance cover
- What exactly goes into their report
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Hinxton
How do I find out if my home in Hinxton is listed?
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.
Is Hinxton in the area you cover?
Yes, Hinxton is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It does not include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for those.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
There’s no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Check your policy wording.
When you need someone else
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Estimates of repair costs
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
Nearby places to Hinxton
What else we do in Hinxton
Different roofs, different checks
Ridge and hip tiles
The ridge and hips are among the most exposed parts of a roof. We record any that have lifted, cracked or come away.
Flat roof coverings
On flat roofs, storms can lift edges and tear membranes. We record any damage and where it is.