Essex · London and the South East
Langdon Hills Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Langdon Hills, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- New damp or leaks inside
- Roofs hit by falling trees
How a storm damage roof report works in Langdon Hills
Our storm damage report starts from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It does not price the repairs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. If you’ve noticed holes or cracks caused by debris and damaged flat roof membrane, we can find out what’s behind it.
In older homes around places like Langdon Hills, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there is little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Finding where it gets in, and whether it’s old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. In the loft, damp battens or wet insulation are often the first clues.
The written findings come 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.
- Where
- Langdon Hills (SS16, SS15)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Langdon Hills questions
Are flat-roofed garages and porches in Langdon Hills worth including?
Frequently, yes, so mention it when booking. Many homes in new towns like Basildon have flat-roofed garages and porches, and felt roofs often last around 15–20 years.
Will you come out to Langdon Hills?
Yes. Langdon Hills is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our reports start from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s 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.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We’re not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof for you to send to your insurer.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Parking around Langdon Hills is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
How we price storm damage roof reports
We confirm the price for the job before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- House, block, shop or office
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Towns and villages near Langdon Hills
What else we do in Langdon Hills
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- A price for the repairs
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
Surveys for landlords and agents in Langdon Hills
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, so you are not relying only on your own photos. Around Langdon Hills, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, particularly where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- An independent view of the roof
- 98% of customers satisfied
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Leaks and storm damage in Langdon Hills
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Langdon Hills, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
Take a building like Lincewood Primary School: a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Langdon Hills is about 2 miles south-west of Basildon, in Essex. If you’re in Langdon Hills, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Essex, large and small. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Here we cover the SS16 and SS15 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We cover properties on High Road, Berry Lane and New Avenue and the roads around them. Other places close to Langdon Hills include Great Berry (1 mile north-west), Laindon (1 mile north), Lee Chapel (1 mile north-east), Steeple View (2 miles north) and Basildon (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (12 miles north), Brentwood (7 miles north-west), Canvey Island (8 miles east), Billericay (5 miles north), Rayleigh (8 miles east) and Wickford (5 miles north-east).
Near you in Langdon Hills
Around Langdon Hills, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Gloucester Park and The James Hornsby School. Langdon Hills has its own railway station: Laindon station. Other landmarks nearby include The Motor Boat Museum (2.6 miles east) and Basildon University Hospital (1.4 miles east). Open spaces near Langdon Hills include Langdon Nature Reserve.
When to book a survey in Langdon Hills
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
Problems we come across often include:
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- New damp or leaks inside
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
If you live near a park such as Gloucester Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Before you book anyone
- What experience they bring
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What insurance they carry
- What the survey won’t cover