Essex · London and the South East
Maple End Storm Damage Roof Report
A careful look at the roof at your property in Maple End, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Stains appearing after strong winds
What we cannot see
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- How your policy defines a storm
- A price for the repairs
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
How a storm damage roof report works in Maple End
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there is access, and the roof itself where that’s safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. We note any part we couldn’t see. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. If you’ve noticed slipped or missing slates or tiles and torn or lifted flat roof coverings, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Maple End, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We look at what can be seen safely and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Maple End (CB10)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Maple End
Is Maple End in the area you cover?
Yes, Maple End is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Maple End?
Yes, Maple End is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Towns and villages near Maple End
What else we do in Maple End
Why get it checked now?
It helps to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. Older and listed buildings around Maple End may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- An independent look at the roof
- Package prices that include VAT
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
Common roof problems in Maple End
Gusts work at anything on a roof that’s loose or exposed. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Loose or torn flashings
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their report turnaround times
Different roofs, different checks
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
After strong winds, we often see cracked and slipped slates. We photograph and describe each one.
How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere like Maple End needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- 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
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
How to book
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Wind, rain and roofs in Maple End
About 4.5 miles west lies Audley End House, a reminder of how long the area around Maple End has been built on. 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. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Radwinter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Maple End is about 3 miles east of Saffron Walden, in Essex. We provide storm damage roof reports for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Maple End and the surrounding area. Maple End is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover for storm damage roof reports. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Surveys in CB10 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Radwinter (1 mile east), Wimbish (1 mile south-west), The Common (1 mile north-east), Hempstead (2 miles east) and Church End (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Braintree (13 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (3 miles west), Halstead (14 miles east), Great Dunmow (10 miles south), Stansted Mountfitchet (9 miles south-west) and Great Notley (13 miles south-east).
Around Maple End
Nearby you’ll also find Saffron Walden Community Hospital (3 miles west) and Castle Camps (3.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Maple End includes Hales and Shadwell Woods.