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Storm damage roof report in Little Leighs, Essex
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Little Leighs, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
How a storm damage roof report works in Little Leighs
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We aren’t loss adjusters, and we cannot say whether a claim will be paid. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. We survey slate and tile slopes, chimney stacks and gutters and fascias, and common reasons people get in touch are damaged gutters and fascias and flat roof edges peeled back.
Many homes in small places like Little Leighs face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Little Leighs (CM3)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Somewhere like Little Leighs needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Storm damage roof reports around Little Leighs
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. 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. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you look after a building like Great Leighs Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If you own a rental within reach of Cressing station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St John the Evangelist, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Little Leighs is about 5 miles south-west of Braintree, in Essex. We provide storm damage roof reports for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Little Leighs and nearby. We cover towns and villages across Essex, large and small. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: CM3. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Church Lane, Main Road and The Crescent or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Chatham Green (1 mile south-west), Howe Street (2 miles south-west), Willows Green (2 miles north), Hartford End (2 miles west) and Ford End (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (6 miles south), Braintree (5 miles north-east), Maldon (10 miles south-east), Billericay (14 miles south), Witham (6 miles east) and Wickford (15 miles south).
Near you in Little Leighs
In Little Leighs, that means homes and buildings near The Castle pub. The nearest railway station is Cressing station, roughly 4.1 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Broomfield Hospital (3.5 miles south-west). Not far away are Sandylay and Moat Woods.
Questions from Little Leighs
Is Little Leighs within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Little Leighs is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Stay off the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs are not included, so ask a roofer to quote.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It varies by policy. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but your policy sets the actual test.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
What affects the price in Little Leighs
To price your survey, we look at:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Roof area
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- What’s prompted the survey
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Places near Little Leighs
What else we do in Little Leighs
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are often where flat roof coverings start to peel back. We look at whether the damage is recent or older.
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. Loose flashings are recorded.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Little Leighs
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Little Leighs. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Areas we cannot see safely
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Never climb onto the roof yourself.