Essex · London and the South East
Howegreen Storm Damage Roof Report
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Howegreen from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damaged gutters and fascias
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Estimates of repair costs
- Acting for you with the insurer
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
How a storm damage roof report works in Howegreen
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It’s a written report with photos, sent by email. It doesn’t price the repairs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. We survey gutters and fascias, flat roofs and ridges and hips, and people most often book us about loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and damaged ridges and hips.
Roofs in small places like Howegreen often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Howegreen (CM3)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Howegreen
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Roof area
- Which survey package you book
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Storm damage roof reports in Howegreen: local notes
Howegreen lies within about 4 miles of the sea, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, frequently gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
For an older house near a landmark such as Parish Church of All Saints, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. If you own a rental within reach of North Fambridge station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Howegreen is about 3 miles south of Maldon, in Essex. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Howegreen for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Essex. There is also a page for Chelmsford.
Here we cover the CM3 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Close by, we survey roofs in Purleigh (1 mile north), Farther Howegreen (1 mile south-east), Great Canney (1 mile south), Rudley Green (1 mile north) and Cold Norton (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (8 miles north-west), Basildon (11 miles south-west), Braintree (14 miles north), Maldon (3 miles north), Canvey Island (12 miles south) and Billericay (11 miles west).
Local landmarks in Howegreen
Around Howegreen, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bell Public House. Howegreen’s nearest station is North Fambridge station, roughly 2.6 miles south-east of the centre. Not far away are Stow Maries Halt.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Howegreen
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
FAQs for Howegreen
Is Howegreen within the area you cover?
Yes. Howegreen is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Howegreen?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when booking.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs are not included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Common roof problems in Howegreen
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, backed up with photos.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Take a building like Purleigh Community Primary School: 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 follow-up you get after the report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What they will not be able to tell you
Why get it checked now?
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, alongside any photos you took yourself. Outbuildings and barns around Howegreen are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
For a price for your roof in Howegreen, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Howegreen
- Photographs and a written report every time
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- An independent look at the roof
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
How the survey works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. 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 roughly 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere like Howegreen needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s 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.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.