Essex · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Little Parndon
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Little Parndon from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Little Parndon
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Little Parndon?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s 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.
Are flat-roofed garages and porches in Little Parndon worth including?
Often, yes, so mention it as you book. Many homes in new towns like Harlow have flat-roofed garages and porches, and felt roofs often last around 15–20 years.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Do you work in Little Parndon?
Yes, we do. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Little Parndon, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
About our storm damage roof report in Little Parndon
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. Our report records both: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems like corroded nails or worn mortar. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. If you’re worried about damaged ridges and hips and gutters pulled loose in the wind, we can find out what’s behind it, on flashings, gutters and fascias and ridges and hips alike.
In older homes around places like Little Parndon, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Finding where it gets in, and whether it is old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. In the loft, damp battens or wet insulation are often the first clues.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Location
- Little Parndon (CM20, CM19, CM18)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a smaller place like Little Parndon, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is 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 the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Leaks and storm damage in Little Parndon
Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Harlow, which Little Parndon is part of, is one of England’s post-war new towns. Many homes in the new towns date from the post-war decades, with concrete interlocking tiles, low-pitched roofs and flat-roofed garages and porches. Low pitches let wind-driven rain reach further under the tiles, and flat-roofed garages and porches are common leak points.
Take a building like Little Parndon Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Little Parndon is about 1 mile west of Harlow, in Essex. Surveys in Little Parndon work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Essex, large and small. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Here we cover the CM20, CM19 and CM18 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. You will find streets such as Hobtoe Road, Huntley Road and Hodings Road. Little Parndon sits on or near the A1019, so getting to you is simple. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Eastwick (1 mile north), Gilston (1 mile north-east), Great Parndon (1 mile south), Staple Tye (2 miles south) and Roydon (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Brentwood (14 miles south-east), Loughton (9 miles south), Waltham Abbey (7 miles south-west), Great Dunmow (14 miles north-east), Epping (5 miles south) and Stansted Mountfitchet (10 miles north-east).
Around Little Parndon
Around Little Parndon, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Bmat Stem Academy, Harlow Marsh and The Shark pub. For rail, the closest station is Harlow Town station, about 0.6 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Mark Hall Cycle Museum (1.7 miles east) and Princess Alexandra Hospital (under half a mile south). For a walk, there’s Hunsdon Mead.
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
Different roofs, different checks
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. Our report says whether it looks freshly damaged or worn over time.
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. We record any damage and where it is.
What we cannot see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Areas we can’t see safely
- A price for the repairs
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Little Parndon
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
Also near Little Parndon
What else we do in Little Parndon
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Little Parndon?
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. Your insurer still makes the decision.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Loose or torn flashings
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Living close to Harlow Marsh is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What experience they bring
- Their insurance cover
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?