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Storm Damage Roof Report in Loyter's Green
Storm damage roof reports around Loyter's Green, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Loyter's Green
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It is not a repair quote and does not include repair costs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. If you’re worried about torn or lifted flat roof coverings and slipped or missing slates or tiles, we can find out what’s behind it.
Many homes in small places like Loyter's 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 record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Place
- Loyter's Green (CM17)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
You’ll need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.
Storm damage roof reports in Loyter's Green: local notes
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, alongside a good many post-war and newer estates. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
The streets around a church such as Parish Church of St Mary Magdalen are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. If you own a rental within reach of Harlow Mill station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Loyter's Green is about 3 miles east of Harlow, in Essex. We provide storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Loyter's Green. Across Essex, we cover Loyter's Green. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Here we cover the CM17 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Other places close to Loyter's Green include Matching Tye (1 mile north), Housham Tye (1 mile north-west), Matching (1 mile north), Magdalen Laver (1 mile south) and Newman's End (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns like Chelmsford (13 miles east), Harlow (3 miles west), Brentwood (11 miles south-east), Billericay (14 miles south-east), Loughton (10 miles south-west) and Waltham Abbey (10 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Loyter's Green
Loyter's Green’s nearest station is Harlow Mill station, about 3 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Princess Alexandra Hospital (4.6 miles west) and Harlow Mill (3.2 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Sawbridgeworth Marsh.
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Worn mortar under ridge tiles can let them lift in a storm. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails often fail first. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
Nearby places to Loyter's Green
What else we do in Loyter's Green
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
You can learn a lot 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 a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What made you get in touch
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
FAQs for Loyter's Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Loyter's Green?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Loyter's Green in the area you cover?
Yes, Loyter's Green is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
There is no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Your policy document will say.
How long does the survey take?
It normally takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The written report follows by email.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
How do I book a survey in Loyter's Green?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How the survey works
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a small place like Loyter's Green, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.