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Storm Damage Roof Report in Ivy Chimneys
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Ivy Chimneys. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Flat roof edges peeled back
About our storm damage roof report in Ivy Chimneys
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. We’re often asked to look into flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles, across slate and tile slopes, flat roofs and gutters and fascias.
For a small place like Ivy Chimneys, 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.
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.
- Place
- Ivy Chimneys (CM16)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Ivy Chimneys property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Photograph damage inside the house too
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
When you need someone else
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- How your policy defines a storm
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Ivy Chimneys
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
What happens if roof problems are left?
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. We record storm damage and older defects, so there are no surprises later. Older cottages and farmhouses around Ivy Chimneys can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book us in Ivy Chimneys
- Visits on any day of the week
- Prices that include VAT
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Ivy Chimneys: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ivy Chimneys?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Ivy Chimneys?
Yes, Ivy Chimneys is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Do not use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground, and we will record the rest.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How do I book a survey in Ivy Chimneys?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
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What else we do in Ivy Chimneys
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Older roofs in small places like Ivy Chimneys can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check 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 we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, especially where the nails have corroded. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
Wind, rain and roofs in Ivy Chimneys
The wider area around Ivy Chimneys has a long history of building, with Hill Hall about 2.4 miles south-east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. 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. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Ivy Chimneys, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition. If you live in an older home near Church of St John the Baptist, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Anyone responsible for a site like Ivy Chimneys 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.
Ivy Chimneys is about 1 mile south-west of Epping, in Essex. Whether the building in Ivy Chimneys is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Ivy Chimneys is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work for storm damage roof reports. You can also see our page for London.
Every address in CM16 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on High Road, Theydon Road and Centre Avenue or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Epping (1 mile north-east), Steward's Green (1 mile east), Fiddlers Hamlet (1 mile east), Theydon Garnon (2 miles south-east) and Hobbs Cross (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Harlow (6 miles north), Brentwood (10 miles south-east), Billericay (14 miles east), Loughton (3 miles south-west), Waltham Abbey (4 miles west) and Stansted Mountfitchet (15 miles north).
Near you in Ivy Chimneys
Around Ivy Chimneys, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Black Lion pub and St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled School, among other places. A little further out are Epping Signalling Museum (0.6 miles north-east) and St. Margaret's Hospital (1.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Lippitts Hill and Gernon Bushes.