Essex · London and the South East
Ingrave Storm Damage Roof Report
Independent storm damage roof reports in Ingrave. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Stains appearing after strong winds
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Ingrave
Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. With Ingatestone Hall about 4.5 miles north-east, Ingrave sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Take an older house close to Church of St Nicholas: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. For landlords with property near Brentwood station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Ingrave is about 2 miles south-east of Brentwood, in Essex. Roofs in Ingrave get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Essex. Ingrave is one of the places in Essex where we work for storm damage roof reports. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
We survey roofs across the CM13 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Brentwood Road, School Lane and Meadows Close. Other places close to Ingrave include Hutton Mount (1 mile north), Hutton (2 miles north), Shenfield (2 miles north-west), Brentwood (2 miles north-west) and Havering's Grove (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (11 miles north-east), Basildon (5 miles south-east), Harlow (15 miles north-west), Canvey Island (12 miles south-east), Billericay (4 miles north-east) and Rayleigh (11 miles east).
Around Ingrave
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Green Man Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Brentwood station, about 1.9 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Brentwood Community Hospital (1.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Ingrave include Thorndon Park.
How a storm damage roof report works in Ingrave
We inspect the roof from wherever it can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and higher points, from the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. If part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. We survey chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and ridges and hips, and people most frequently book us about stains appearing after strong winds and gutters pulled loose in the wind.
For a small place like Ingrave, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
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.
- Where
- Ingrave (CM13)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
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When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Estimates of repair costs
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
Ingrave questions
How do I find out if my home in Ingrave is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover Ingrave?
Yes, Ingrave is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Ingrave as anywhere else.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
Only your insurer can decide that. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. Loose flashings are recorded.
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Ingrave frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Tell us where we can park nearby
How to book
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
For landlords and managing agents
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Ingrave and across Essex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we’re asked to look at in Ingrave
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
Problems we come across often include:
- New damp or leaks inside
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
If you look after a building such as Brentwood County High School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs