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Storm damage roof report in Loughton, Essex
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Storm damage roof reports in Loughton, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Height and safe access
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The roof’s overall size
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What’s prompted the survey
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Loughton
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. Common reasons to book are flat roof edges peeled back and stains appearing after strong winds, across slate and tile slopes, flat roofs and gutters and fascias.
Strong winds lift loose tiles, slates and ridge pieces in towns like Loughton as anywhere. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. A report setting out the damage, with photographs, helps you explain what you’ve found, whether to an insurer or a roofer. Because wear and tear is normally excluded, the age of any damage matters.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Loughton (IG10, IG9)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect between one and two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Most visits in a town like Loughton start at the front of the house and work round to the back. The back garden is frequently where extensions, dormers and rear slopes are best seen, so unlocked gates help. Then, if it can be reached safely, we look in the loft.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Advice
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Loughton
Historic houses such as Hill Hall, about 4.1 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Loughton goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
For landlords with property near Chingford station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St. John's Church, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Loughton is about 9 miles south of Harlow, in Essex. Wherever you are in Loughton, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Essex, we cover Loughton. There is also a page for London.
All of IG10 and IG9 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include The Square, Station Road and Old Station Road. With the A121 and A1168 close by, Loughton is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Debden (1 mile east), Debden Green (1 mile north-east), High Beech (2 miles north-west), Buckhurst Hill (2 miles south-west) and Waltham Forest (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Harlow (9 miles north), Brentwood (10 miles east), Billericay (15 miles east), Waltham Abbey (4 miles north-west), Epping (4 miles north-east) and Harold Wood (8 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Loughton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Epping Forest College, Roding Valley High School and Roding Valley recreation ground, among other places. You will also find The Last Post pub (0.5 miles west) and St Edmund of Canterbury Church (less than half a mile west). The closest station to Loughton is Chingford station, about 2.7 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Epping Forest Museum (2.3 miles south-west) and Claybury Hospital (3.1 miles south). For a walk, there’s Home Mead and Highams Park Lake.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Loughton
Do you cover Loughton?
Yes, Loughton is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
What do I need to do before a survey in Loughton?
The main thing is access, inside and out, plus somewhere to park in Loughton. Tell us about known leaks or past repairs as well.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, though we cannot predict the outcome.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. The report does not include repair costs.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Loughton?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on any day of the week.
When to book a survey in Loughton
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Water coming in after the storm
If you live near a park like Roding Valley recreation ground, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their insurance cover
What this survey can’t tell you
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- The outcome of a claim
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Loughton
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
Why act early in Loughton
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from the ground if it is safe. That keeps a record of how it looked. Around Loughton, water from a roof defect frequently goes unseen for a while, soaking loft insulation, wall tops and timbers. By the time it shows inside, the job has grown.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why us?
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Over 20 years’ experience
- An independent view of the roof
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What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, particularly where the nails have corroded. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. The report shows each damaged area.