Essex · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Mashbury, Essex
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Mashbury from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
About our storm damage roof report in Mashbury
High winds normally affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. Typical surveys look at water coming in after the storm and ridge tiles that have come loose, across slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and flashings.
Somewhere as small as Mashbury, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We check everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Mashbury (CM1)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Why get it checked now?
Leaving storm damage can let water into the roof space and rooms below. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. In a small place like Mashbury, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book us in Mashbury
- PI and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Leaks and storm damage in Mashbury
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
For landlords with property near Chelmsford station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Mashbury Church, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Mashbury is about 5 miles north-west of Chelmsford, in Essex. We provide storm damage roof reports for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Mashbury and nearby. We cover towns and villages across Essex.
Here we cover the CM1 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Mashbury Road and Barrack Road. Other places close to Mashbury include Good Easter (2 miles west), Chalk End (2 miles south-west), Boyton Cross (2 miles south), Roxwell (3 miles south) and Margaret Roding (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (5 miles south-east), Basildon (15 miles south), Braintree (10 miles north-east), Harlow (12 miles west), Brentwood (12 miles south) and Maldon (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in Mashbury
For rail, the closest station is Chelmsford station, about 4.9 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Broomfield Hospital (3.3 miles east) and Willingale Doe (4.2 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Little Waltham Meadows.
What this survey can’t tell you
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- A price for the repairs
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Mashbury
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
Towns and villages near Mashbury
Also in Mashbury
Roof by roof
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. We photograph and describe the damage.
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are often where flat roof coverings start to peel back. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Mashbury
Do you carry out roof surveys in Mashbury?
Yes, Mashbury is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Mashbury listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
We cannot say whether a claim will be paid. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
The survey, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere like Mashbury 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 is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Let us know about parking before the day
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Roof area
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.