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Storm damage roof report in Ickleton, Essex
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Ickleton, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Damaged flat roof membrane
What we do, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take between one and two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Ickleton, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
Storm damage roof report in Ickleton: what you get
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. It is yours to pass to your insurer. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We are not loss adjusters and cannot say whether a claim will be paid. We survey flat roofs, ridges and hips and flashings, and the problems we are asked to look at most are broken or displaced guttering and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks.
Being in a small place like Ickleton makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Ickleton (CB10)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Ickleton
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
There are 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’d like to know.
What to let us know when you get in touch
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
What we’re asked to look at in Ickleton
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.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Lead lifted at abutments
If you look after a building like Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Before you book anyone
- What insurance they carry
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Places near Ickleton
Also in Ickleton
Common questions in Ickleton
How do I find out if my home in Ickleton is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is Ickleton within the area you cover?
Yes, Ickleton is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It varies by policy. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but check your own wording.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
What does a storm damage report cost?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Ickleton
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Ickleton and across Essex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each area of damage. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
Storm damage roof reports around Ickleton
With Audley End House about 4 miles south-east, Ickleton sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you live in an older home near Parish Church of St Mary Magdalen, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. Landlords with a home close to Great Chesterford station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Ickleton is about 5 miles north-west of Saffron Walden, in Essex. Whether the building in Ickleton is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in CB10 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Abbey Street, Southfield and Back Lane. If you’re just outside Ickleton, we cover Hinxton (1 mile north), Great Chesterford (1 mile south-east) and Elmdon (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Saffron Walden (5 miles south-east), Stansted Mountfitchet (12 miles south), Elsenham (11 miles south), Church End (15 miles south-east), Thaxted (11 miles south-east) and Newport (6 miles south).
Around Ickleton
In Ickleton, that means homes and buildings near Red Lion Public House and the streets around them. Ickleton’s nearest station is Great Chesterford station, about 1.1 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include American Air Museum (2.6 miles north-west) and Saffron Walden Community Hospital (4.8 miles south-east).
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- How your policy defines a storm
- A decision on your insurance claim
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias