Essex · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Howlett End
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Howlett End, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Stains appearing after strong winds
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere like Howlett End 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 the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Advice
Storm damage roof report in Howlett End: what you get
High winds typically affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. 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. We’re often asked to look into damage from fallen branches or debris and flat roof edges peeled back, on ridges and hips, gutters and fascias and flashings.
Many homes in small places like Howlett End face open ground, 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.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Howlett End (CB10)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Howlett End roofs and the weather
Horham Hall, about 3.2 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Howlett End. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, 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, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you live in an older home near St Paul's Mission Room, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. If you own a rental within reach of Newport (Essex) station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Howlett End is about 4 miles south-east of Saffron Walden, in Essex. We provide storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Howlett End and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Every address in CB10 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Tye Green (1 mile north), Wimbish Green (1 mile north-east), Cutlers Green (2 miles south), Thaxted (3 miles south-east) and Great Sampford (4 miles east). Further out, we also cover Braintree (13 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (4 miles north-west), Halstead (14 miles east), Great Dunmow (8 miles south), Stansted Mountfitchet (8 miles south-west) and Great Notley (13 miles south-east).
Near you in Howlett End
We work in homes and buildings around White Hart Inn. The closest station to Howlett End is Newport (Essex) station, roughly 4.1 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Saffron Walden Community Hospital (3.5 miles north-west) and Saffron Walden Museum (4 miles north-west). The countryside around Howlett End includes West Wood.
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- A price for the repairs
- Areas we can’t see safely
- Negotiating a claim settlement
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
Useful tips for Howlett End property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.
Howlett End: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Howlett End is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Howlett End?
Yes, Howlett End is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It varies by policy. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but check your own wording.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
When to book a survey in Howlett End
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
Anyone responsible for a site like Wimbish Primary 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.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the price includes VAT
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
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Prices for storm damage roof reports in Howlett End
To price your survey, we check:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Roof area
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- The property’s address and postcode
- When you need the report by
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.