Essex · London and the South East
Keeres Green Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Keeres Green, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
About our storm damage roof report in Keeres Green
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: 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. Common reasons to book are cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and slipped or missing slates or tiles, across chimney stacks, flat roofs and slate and tile slopes.
Somewhere as small as Keeres Green, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Keeres Green (CM6)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Keeres Green
Is Keeres Green within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you cover Keeres Green?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Keeres Green as anywhere else.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It varies by policy. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but your policy sets the actual test.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Wind, rain and roofs in Keeres Green
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. The wider area around Keeres Green has a long history of building, with Barrington Hall about 3.4 miles north-west. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you look after a building like Rodings Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Keeres Green is about 8 miles south-east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. We visit Keeres Green as part of our work across Essex. Keeres Green is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work for storm damage roof reports. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
We work across the CM6 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. We also cover Roundbush Green (1 mile north), Great Canfield (2 miles north), High Roding (2 miles north), High Easter (2 miles east) and Stagden Cross (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (9 miles south-east), Braintree (12 miles north-east), Harlow (9 miles west), Brentwood (12 miles south), Billericay (13 miles south) and Witham (14 miles east).
Around Keeres Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near King William IV Public House, among other places. A little further out are Willingale Doe (3.8 miles south).
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Keeres Green?
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
Take an older house close to Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels: leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Before you book anyone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What follow-up you get after the report
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Roof area
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to let us know when you contact us
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a hamlet or village like Keeres Green, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the loft space where it is safe.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
Why act early in Keeres Green
It helps to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why us?
- Prices that include VAT
- PI and public liability insurance
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
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Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.