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Storm Damage Roof Report in Hobbs Cross
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Hobbs Cross. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Loose or torn flashings
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
About our storm damage roof report in Hobbs Cross
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. If you are worried about slates and tiles blown off the roof and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on slate and tile slopes, flat roofs and ridges and hips alike.
In a village or hamlet like Hobbs Cross, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We look at everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Hobbs Cross (CM16)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Around Hobbs Cross, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- 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.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Hobbs Cross
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
The streets around a church such as Church of All Saints are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
What to check before booking
- What experience they bring
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their insurance cover
- What they won’t be able to tell you
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
Roof by roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. Each one is recorded with photos.
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. Loose flashings are recorded.
Storm damage roof reports in Hobbs Cross: local notes
With Hill Hall about 0.9 miles east, Hobbs Cross sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often 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. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, and plenty of post-war and modern estates besides. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Take a building like St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Hobbs Cross is about 3 miles north-east of Loughton, in Essex. Surveys in Hobbs Cross work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Hobbs Cross is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Storm damage roof reports in CM16 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you are just outside Hobbs Cross, we cover Theydon Garnon (1 mile west), Steward's Green (1 mile north), Fiddlers Hamlet (1 mile north), Abridge (2 miles south) and Ivy Chimneys (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Harlow (7 miles north), Brentwood (8 miles south-east), Billericay (13 miles east), Loughton (3 miles south-west), Waltham Abbey (5 miles west) and Harold Wood (7 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Hobbs Cross
Nearby you’ll also find St. Margaret's Hospital (2.3 miles north) and Epping Signalling Museum (1.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Hobbs Cross include Gernon Bushes.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Hobbs Cross
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The size of the roof
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
Helping us price your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- When you need the report by
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
What we can’t see
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- A price for the repairs
- Negotiating a claim settlement
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
FAQs for Hobbs Cross
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hobbs Cross?
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.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hobbs Cross?
Yes, Hobbs Cross is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Hobbs Cross as anywhere else.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Only from ground level or from windows. Do not use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below, and we’ll record the rest.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and do not act for you with the insurer. We provide an independent record of the roof for you to send to your insurer.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Complain to your insurer first. If you’re still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we cannot say how it will turn out.