Essex · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Mark Hall South
We carry out storm damage roof reports in Mark Hall South and the rest of Essex. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects often fail in high winds. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, especially where the nails have corroded. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Mark Hall South
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. We note signs of each: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. We survey ridges and hips, flat roofs and chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damaged flat roof membrane and water coming in after the storm.
In a smaller place like Mark Hall South, some roofs face open ground, so wind and driving rain find any weakness in ridges, verges and flashings. A leak that only appears in certain weather often points to an exposed detail. It helps to know when and where the water appears. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Mark Hall South (CM20, CM17, CM18)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Homes around Mark Hall South often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
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How we price storm damage roof reports
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- House, block, shop or office
- The roof’s overall size
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Wind, rain and roofs in Mark Hall South
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
The streets around a church such as St Andrew's Methodist Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. For landlords with property near Harlow Town station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Trees in and around Harlow Marsh shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Mark Hall South is about 1 mile north-east of Harlow, in Essex. Mark Hall South gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Mark Hall South is one of the places in Essex we cover. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
Here we cover the CM20, CM17 and CM18 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on First Avenue, Mardyke Road and Momples Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Being close to the A414 and A1025, Mark Hall South is simple for us to get to for storm damage roof reports. We also cover the places around Mark Hall South: Harlow (1 mile south-west), Mark Hall North (1 mile north-west), Latton (1 mile south-east), Netteswell (1 mile west) and Newhall (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Brentwood (13 miles south-east), Loughton (9 miles south), Waltham Abbey (8 miles south-west), Great Dunmow (12 miles north-east), Epping (5 miles south) and Stansted Mountfitchet (10 miles north).
Landmarks near Mark Hall South
Around Mark Hall South, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Fawbert and Barnard's School, Harlow Marsh and Purple Emperor pub and the streets around them. Mark Hall South’s nearest station is Harlow Town station, roughly 1.2 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Harlow Mill (1.2 miles north) and Princess Alexandra Hospital (1.4 miles west). Open spaces near Mark Hall South include Hunsdon Mead.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
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Honest limits
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
Leave it or get it looked at?
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from ground level. That keeps a record of how it looked. Blocked gutters on homes around Mark Hall South overflow and soak walls. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Weekday and weekend surveys
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Mark Hall South: your questions answered
Will you come out to Mark Hall South?
Yes, Mark Hall South is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
My home in Mark Hall South has a flat-roofed garage or porch. Is it worth having that looked at?
Often, yes, so mention it when you book. Many homes in new towns like Harlow have flat-roofed garages and porches, and felt roofs frequently last around 15–20 years.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and don’t act for you with the insurer. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It depends on your policy. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Check your policy wording.