Essex · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Little Easton
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Little Easton, with photographs and a written report.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Water coming in after the storm
Storm damage roof report in Little Easton: what you get
We inspect the roof from wherever it can be seen safely: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there is access, and the roof itself where that’s safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. We note any part we couldn’t see. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. If you are worried about torn or lifted flat roof coverings and slipped or missing slates or tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Roofs in small places like Little Easton often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Little Easton (CM6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Little Easton: your questions answered
Is my home in Little Easton listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover Little Easton?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Little Easton as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so you know what the roof shows. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Complain to your insurer first. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, but we can’t say how it will turn out.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we will explain what’s needed.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect an hour or two for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Little Easton frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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Storm damage roof reports around Little Easton
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Historic houses such as Horham Hall, about 3.5 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Little Easton goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For landlords with property near Stansted Airport station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Little Easton is about 8 miles east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. Whether the building in Little Easton is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Across Essex, we cover Little Easton. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
All of CM6 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Butchers Pasture, Duck Street and Grenville Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Little Easton, we cover Church End (2 miles south-east), Great Dunmow (2 miles south-east), Barnston (3 miles south-east), Great Canfield (4 miles south) and High Roding (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (12 miles south-east), Braintree (10 miles east), Harlow (13 miles south-west), Witham (14 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (10 miles north-west) and Halstead (13 miles east).
What’s near Little Easton
We work in homes and buildings around The Stag pub. For rail, the closest station is Stansted Airport station, roughly 3.2 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Little Easton Moat (0.5 miles south-west).
Honest limits
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Acting for you with the insurer
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
What affects the price in Little Easton
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How big the roof is
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. Our report notes recent damage and older defects.
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we often see cracked and slipped slates. We photograph and describe each one.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Little Easton
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- New damp or leaks inside
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Helena Romanes School and Sixth Form Centre, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How long the report takes to arrive
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.