Essex · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Little Common, Essex
Wondering about the roof at a property in Little Common? You can book a storm damage roof report in Little Common and across Essex.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Storm damage roof report in Little Common: what you get
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from ground level, from windows and higher points, from the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. If part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. If you’ve noticed loose or torn flashings and roofs hit by falling trees, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and flat roofs alike.
For a small place like Little Common, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned in advance. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Little Common (CM77)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Little Common
Do you cover Little Common?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Little Common is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
How do I find out if my home in Little Common is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Only from ground level or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. Binoculars can help you see damage from below, and we will record the rest.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when you book.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Places near Little Common
What else we do in Little Common
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Older roofs in small places like Little Common can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Wind, rain and roofs in Little Common
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 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, so check with the council. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Homes near green spaces like Cuckoo Wood can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Little Common is about 3 miles west of Braintree, in Essex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Little Common can all book storm damage roof reports. Our Essex coverage includes Little Common. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the CM77 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Close by, we survey roofs in Rayne (1 mile north-east), Great Notley (1 mile south-east), Row Green (2 miles south-east), Young's End (2 miles south-east) and Panfield (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (9 miles south), Braintree (3 miles east), Maldon (12 miles south-east), Witham (7 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (15 miles north-west) and Halstead (8 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Little Common
In Little Common, that means homes and buildings near Tabor Academy, 47 The Street pub and Cuckoo Wood. The nearest railway station is Braintree station, about 2.4 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tudor House Museum (Braintree) (2.7 miles north-east) and Braintree Community Hospital (1.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Little Common include Phyllis Currie Nature Reserve.
What we can’t see
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- The outcome of a claim
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
Leave it or get it looked at?
It helps to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. Older and listed buildings around Little Common may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- PI and public liability insurance
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Practical tips
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
When to book a survey in Little Common
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. We record the damage and where it is, backed up with photos.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Landlords with a home close to Braintree station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which limits apply to the survey