Essex · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Lower Green, Essex
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Lower Green, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- New damp or leaks inside
Storm damage roof report in Lower Green
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We give an honest view of what we see. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. We survey ridges and hips, flat roofs and slate and tile slopes, and people most often book us about slates and tiles blown off the roof and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks.
Many homes in small places like Lower Green face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Place
- Lower Green (CB11)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The roof’s overall size
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Lower Green questions
Is Lower Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Lower Green is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Lower Green?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Lower Green is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How long does the survey take?
It typically takes an hour or two at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. We’ll confirm the timing when booking.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
How do I book a survey in Lower Green?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Take photos from the ground or from windows. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Common roof problems in Lower Green
Insurers frequently want evidence of what has been damaged and why. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. The decision still rests with the insurer.
Common reasons to book include:
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Whatever the street in Lower Green, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Before booking anyone
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Is VAT included in the price?
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Nearby places to Lower Green
Also in Lower Green
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. We do not deal with the insurer on your behalf.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a hamlet or village like Lower Green, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Storm damage roof reports in Lower Green: local notes
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If you live in an older home near Church of St John the Evangelist, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Lower Green is in Essex. Lower Green is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Essex. Chelmsford is in our area too.
We cover every part of CB11 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Park Lane and Waterwick Hill, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Lower Green: Anstey (2 miles south-west), Brent Pelham (2 miles south), Daw's End (2 miles south-west), Great Hormead (4 miles south-west) and Furneux Pelham (4 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Harlow (15 miles south), Saffron Walden (7 miles east), Great Dunmow (14 miles south-east), Stansted Mountfitchet (8 miles south-east), Newhall (15 miles south) and Elsenham (8 miles south-east).
Near you in Lower Green
A little further out are The Warren (1 mile west).
Honest limits
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Areas we cannot see safely
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings