Essex · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Howe Street, Essex
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Howe Street, with photographs and a written report.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Loose or torn flashings
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Howe Street
Will you come out to Howe Street?
Yes. Howe Street is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you cover Howe Street?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when you book.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Insurers typically exclude wear and tear. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Howe Street
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there’s access, and the roof itself where that is safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. We note any part we couldn’t see. You get a photo-illustrated written report to give to your insurer. If you are worried about ridge tiles that have come loose and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Howe Street, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We look at what can safely be seen 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.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Howe Street (CM3)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last 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. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like Howe Street needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the loft 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.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Related advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Why act early in Howe Street
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from ground level. That keeps a record of how it looked. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Howe Street, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. We record what we find.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. The report shows each damaged area.
Towns and villages near Howe Street
Other services in Howe Street
Storm damage roof reports in Howe Street: local notes
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. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If you own a rental within reach of Beaulieu Park station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. The streets around a church like Church of SS Mary and Laurence are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Howe Street is about 5 miles north of Chelmsford, in Essex. Whether the building in Howe Street is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Howe Street is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover.
We work across the CM3 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. That includes homes and businesses on Parsonage Lane and Bridge Croft. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Chatham Green (1 mile north-east), Hartford End (2 miles north), Little Leighs (2 miles north-east), Ford End (2 miles north-west) and Pleshey (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (5 miles south), Braintree (7 miles north-east), Harlow (15 miles west), Brentwood (14 miles south-west), Maldon (11 miles south-east) and Billericay (12 miles south).
What’s near Howe Street
In Howe Street, that means homes and buildings near The Green Man Inn. Howe Street’s nearest station is Beaulieu Park station, roughly 4 miles south-east. A little further out are Broomfield Hospital (2.1 miles south). The countryside around Howe Street includes Little Waltham Meadows.
What we are asked to look at in Howe Street
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. The decision still rests with the insurer.
People typically book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Water coming in after the storm
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Anyone responsible for a site like Chelmer Valley High School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
What to check before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.