Essex · London and the South East
Little Bardfield Storm Damage Roof Report
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a storm damage roof report in Little Bardfield and across Essex.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
How a storm damage roof report works in Little Bardfield
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. If you’ve noticed loose or torn flashings and flat roof edges peeled back, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Roofs in small places like Little Bardfield frequently stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Little Bardfield (CM7)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Little Bardfield?
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. Your insurer still makes the decision.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Anyone responsible for a site like Great Bardfield Primary School will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
What to check before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Wind, rain and roofs in Little Bardfield
Horham Hall, about 4.5 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Little Bardfield. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and 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.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Katharine, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Little Bardfield is about 6 miles north-east of Great Dunmow, in Essex. We cover Little Bardfield and the rest of Essex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Little Bardfield is one of the places in Essex where we work for storm damage roof reports. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: CM7. We also cover Great Bardfield (1 mile east), Finchingfield (2 miles north-east), Bardfield Saling (3 miles south-east), Wethersfield (3 miles east) and Crow's Green (4 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (15 miles south), Braintree (8 miles south-east), Witham (14 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (9 miles north-west), Halstead (10 miles east) and Great Dunmow (6 miles south-west).
Near you in Little Bardfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Bell Public House. The countryside around Little Bardfield includes West Wood.
Little Bardfield: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Little Bardfield is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a 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.
Is Little Bardfield within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How do I book a survey in Little Bardfield?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Little Bardfield
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 when budgeting.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
What affects the price in Little Bardfield
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Which survey package you book
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Anything about access we should know
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
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Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Check the roof from the ground after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Why get it checked now?
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is usually better. For an older or listed building in a place like Little Bardfield, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why book us in Little Bardfield
- Package prices that include VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
How it works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older rural homes like those around Little Bardfield can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the loft space where it is safe.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.