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Storm Damage Roof Report in Leavenheath
A careful look at the roof at your property in Leavenheath, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
Why it’s worth a survey now in Leavenheath
Damage left open lets in more rain. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. Older cottages and farmhouses around Leavenheath can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book us in Leavenheath
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Surveys seven days a week
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
About our storm damage roof report in Leavenheath
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. It is yours to pass to your insurer. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We are not loss adjusters and cannot say whether a claim will be paid. We survey chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and gutters and fascias, and common reasons people get in touch are loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and roofs hit by falling trees.
Roofs in small places like Leavenheath often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Leavenheath (CO6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Leavenheath
What else we do in Leavenheath
Storm damage roof reports in Leavenheath: local notes
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, 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. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your 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, so the council is the place to ask.
Homes near green spaces such as Tiger Hill can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. The streets around a church such as St Matthew's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. For landlords with property near Bures station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Leavenheath is in Essex. Leavenheath is one of many places we visit across Essex. Leavenheath is one of the places in Essex we cover. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
We survey roofs across the CO6 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include Bramble Way, Maple Way and Mayfield. Other places close to Leavenheath include Cock Street (1 mile east), Wissington (2 miles south), Nayland (2 miles south-east), Stoke-by-Nayland (2 miles east) and Little Horkesley (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Colchester (7 miles south), Braintree (14 miles south-west), Camulodunum (8 miles south), Halstead (9 miles west), Greenstead (8 miles south-east) and Tiptree (13 miles south).
Landmarks near Leavenheath
Around Leavenheath, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Tiger Hill and Lion pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Bures station, about 3.3 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Mount Bures (3.7 miles south-west) and Severalls Hospital (5.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Arger Fen.
Useful tips for Leavenheath property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You will have your own independent record to refer to.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere like Leavenheath needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Leavenheath
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
When you need someone else
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- How your policy defines a storm
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
Common questions in Leavenheath
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Leavenheath?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover Leavenheath?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It varies by policy. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but your policy sets the actual test.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and do not act for you with the insurer. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.