Essex · London and the South East
Long Green Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Long Green, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Broken or displaced guttering
Storm damage roof report in Long Green
Our storm damage report starts from £150. It is a written report with photographs, sent by email. It isn’t a repair quote and doesn’t include repair costs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. If you are worried about lead lifted at abutments and damaged gutters and fascias, we can find out what’s behind it, on flashings, slate and tile slopes and gutters and fascias alike.
For a small place like Long Green, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Long Green (CM77)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Older stacks with worn pointing or cracked flaunching are more likely to suffer. We record both the storm damage and the older wear.
Flat roof coverings
Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. We record what we find.
Common questions in Long Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Long Green?
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.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Long Green?
Yes, Long Green is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The written report follows by email.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
We can’t say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos. As for time on site, most surveys take between one and two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Cottages and farmhouses around Long Green frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Long Green, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Long Green
Storms do not only affect pitched roofs. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Living close to Bocking Blackwater is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Questions to ask before booking
- When you will get the report
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Storm damage roof reports around Long Green
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
For landlords with property near Braintree Freeport station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If you look after a building like Cressing Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Long Green is about 2 miles south-east of Braintree, in Essex. We survey roofs in Long Green and the rest of Essex, as part of our work across London and the South East. Long Green is one of the places in Essex we cover for storm damage roof reports. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Here we cover the CM77 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Pine Road, Fir Drive and Long Green or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Long Green: Tye Green (1 mile south), Hawbush Green (1 mile south-east), Black Notley (1 mile south-west), The Green (1 mile south-west) and Braintree (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Colchester (13 miles east), Chelmsford (10 miles south-west), Maldon (10 miles south-east), Witham (5 miles south-east), Camulodunum (12 miles east) and Halstead (6 miles north).
Landmarks near Long Green
Around Long Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Alec Hunter Academy, Bocking Blackwater and Fowlers Farm pub. The closest station to Long Green is Braintree Freeport station, about 0.8 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include William Julien Courtauld Hospital (2 miles west) and Tudor House Museum (Braintree) (2 miles north-west). Not far away are Belcher's and Broadfield Woods.
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Why get it checked now?
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. In a place like Long Green, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
What you get with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Prices that include VAT
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
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For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.