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Storm damage roof report in Malting Green, Essex
A careful look at the roof at your property in Malting Green, with photographs and a written report.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Damaged pots on the stack
Malting Green: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Malting Green?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Malting Green listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs are not part of the report.
What if the roof was already worn?
Insurers normally exclude wear and tear. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access as you book.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
How a storm damage roof report works in Malting Green
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Your policy document sets out its own definition. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. The report includes photos of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. The claim decision rests with your insurer. We survey slate and tile slopes, flat roofs and gutters and fascias, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gutters pulled loose in the wind and torn or lifted flat roof coverings.
Being in a small place like Malting Green makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned in advance. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Place
- Malting Green (CO2)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is usually better. Older and listed buildings around Malting Green may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Malting Green
- Package prices that include VAT
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
- Every finding written up with photos
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What we’re asked to look at in Malting Green
A storm frequently finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
People typically book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- New damp or leaks inside
- Loose or torn flashings
Take an older house close to Church of St Andrew: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their insurance cover
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the price includes VAT
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere as small as Malting Green, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Malting Green
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Nearby places to Malting Green
Also in Malting Green
Checking the roof from the ground
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
You’ll need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Malting Green
Malting Green is within about 4 miles of the coast, where storms can bring strong gusts off the sea. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, 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’s detailed.
For businesses in and around places like Lion Walk, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running. With Layer Marney Tower about 3.7 miles south-west, the area around Malting Green has a long history. Leaks in period homes nearby often come from lead work and valleys that have been patched before.
Malting Green is about 3 miles south of Colchester, in Essex. If you’re in Malting Green, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Every address in CO2 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Abberton Road, Mill Lane and Bounstead Hill and the roads around them. Other places close to Malting Green include Layer-de-la-Haye (1 mile west), Abbey Field (2 miles north), Peldon (2 miles south), Birch (2 miles west) and Heckfordbridge (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (3 miles north), Braintree (14 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (12 miles east), Maldon (12 miles south-west), Witham (11 miles west) and Camulodunum (3 miles north).
Landmarks near Malting Green
Around Malting Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Donkey And Buskins Public House. For rail, the closest station is Colchester Town station, roughly 3.1 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Birch Castle (2.3 miles west) and Social History Museum (3.1 miles north). The countryside around Malting Green includes Roman River Valley.