Essex · London and the South East
Kelvedon Hatch Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Kelvedon Hatch, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Common questions in Kelvedon Hatch
Is my home in Kelvedon Hatch listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Will you come out to Kelvedon Hatch?
Yes, Kelvedon Hatch is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run seven days a week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Kelvedon Hatch?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is not typically covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. Your insurer decides the claim.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. If you’re still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
How a storm damage roof report works in Kelvedon Hatch
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Check your own policy wording. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. The report includes photographs of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. The claim decision rests with your insurer. We survey flat roofs, flashings and ridges and hips, and the problems we are asked to look at most are stains appearing after strong winds and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls.
In a village or hamlet like Kelvedon Hatch, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We look at whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Place
- Kelvedon Hatch (CM15, CM14)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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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 get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Kelvedon Hatch often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Booking a survey
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Kelvedon Hatch, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Storm damage roof reports around Kelvedon Hatch
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, 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. With Ingatestone Hall about 5 miles east, Kelvedon Hatch sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
For landlords with property near Shenfield station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. If you look after a building such as Kelvedon Hatch Community Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Kelvedon Hatch is about 3 miles north-west of Brentwood, in Essex. In Kelvedon Hatch, as across Essex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Essex coverage includes Kelvedon Hatch and the places around it. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
We work across the CM15 and CM14 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include Church Road, Swan Lane and The Finchingfields, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Kelvedon Hatch, we cover Doddinghurst Common (1 mile south), Navestock Side (1 mile south-west), Bentley (1 mile south), Hook End (1 mile north-east) and Stondon Massey (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (10 miles north-east), Basildon (10 miles south-east), Harlow (10 miles north-west), Brentwood (3 miles south-east), Billericay (7 miles east) and Rayleigh (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Kelvedon Hatch
Around Kelvedon Hatch, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Shepherd Public House. The nearest railway station is Shenfield station, about 3.4 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Brentwood Community Hospital (3.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Thorndon Park.
Useful tips for Kelvedon Hatch property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of each area of damage. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Kelvedon Hatch
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Leave it or get it looked at?
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from the ground. That keeps a record of how it looked. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why us?
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Surveys seven days a week
- Photos and a written report every time
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Older tiles held only by nibs, without nails or clips, can lift more easily. We record what we can see of the fixings.
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.
What we are asked to look at in Kelvedon Hatch
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. We cannot say whether the decision will change.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damaged gutters and fascias
The streets around a church like New Church of St Nicholas are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Questions to ask before booking
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?