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Storm damage roof report in Little Waltham, Essex
Wondering about the roof at a property in Little Waltham? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Little Waltham and across Essex, with plain-English findings.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Little Waltham
After a storm, safety comes first. Photograph the damage from ground level or a window, and never climb up. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. Typical surveys look at roofs hit by falling trees and flat roof edges peeled back, across flat roofs, flashings and chimney stacks.
Being in a small place like Little Waltham makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. It’s useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Little Waltham (CM3)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Little Waltham: your questions answered
Is my home in Little Waltham listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Little Waltham?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. If it’s safe, photograph the damage before it is covered. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Why act early in Little Waltham
Leaving storm damage can let water into the loft space and rooms below. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. In a place like Little Waltham, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- An independent look at the roof
- Surveys seven days a week
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Cottages and farmhouses around Little Waltham often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the loft space where it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are frequently where flat roof coverings start to peel back. We check whether the damage is recent or older.
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
What we’re asked to look at in Little Waltham
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. We record the damage and where it is, with photographs.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Loose or torn flashings
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
The streets around a church like Little Waltham United Reformed Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Before you book anyone
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their insurance cover
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Leaks and storm damage in Little Waltham
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, alongside a good many post-war and newer estates. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Landlords with a home close to Beaulieu Park station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If you look after a building like Chelmer Valley High School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Little Waltham is about 4 miles north of Chelmsford, in Essex. We survey roofs in Little Waltham as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Essex.
All of CM3 is covered for storm damage roof reports. We cover properties on The Street, Sorrell Close and Chapel Drive and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Little Waltham: Minnow End (1 mile west), Great Waltham (1 mile north-west), Breeds (1 mile west), Broomfield (1 mile south) and Chignall Smealy (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (4 miles south), Basildon (15 miles south), Braintree (7 miles north-east), Brentwood (13 miles south-west), Maldon (10 miles south-east) and Billericay (11 miles south).
Around Little Waltham
Around Little Waltham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near White Hart Inn, among other places. Little Waltham’s nearest station is Beaulieu Park station, roughly 2.8 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Peter Edwards Museum And Library (3.9 miles south) and Broomfield Hospital (1 mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Little Waltham Meadows.
What we cannot see
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips