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Storm damage roof report in Mill Green, Essex
Storm damage roof reports in Mill Green, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged pots on the stack
- New damp or leaks inside
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Mill Green
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It is a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It does not price the repairs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for that. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. We survey flat roofs, slate and tile slopes and chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gaps where slates or tiles have gone and gutters pulled loose in the wind.
Being in a small place like Mill 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. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Mill Green (CM4)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Mill Green frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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Storm damage roof reports around Mill Green
Historic houses like Ingatestone Hall, about 1.9 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Mill Green goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Ingatestone Infant School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Mill Green is about 5 miles north-west of Billericay, in Essex. In Mill Green, as across Essex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Mill Green is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work for storm damage roof reports. There is also a page for Chelmsford.
We cover every part of the CM4 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Local streets include Mill Green Road, Harding's Lane and Mapletree Lane, and we cover them all. Other places close to Mill Green include Fryerning (1 mile south), Beggar Hill (1 mile west), Green Street (1 mile south-west), Ingatestone (1 mile south) and Swallows Cross (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (6 miles north-east), Basildon (9 miles south-east), Harlow (12 miles north-west), Brentwood (5 miles south-west), Maldon (14 miles east) and Canvey Island (15 miles south-east).
Around Mill Green
In Mill Green, that means homes and buildings near Anglo European School and The Cricketers pub. For rail, the closest station is Ingatestone station, about 1.4 miles south-east. A little further out are Willingale Doe (4.9 miles north-west) and Chelmsford and Essex Hospital (4.4 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Norsey Wood.
Common roof problems in Mill Green
Insurers often want evidence of what has been damaged and why. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. Your insurer still makes the decision.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Water coming in after the storm
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Landlords with a home close to Ingatestone station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Why it’s worth a survey now in Mill Green
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from ground level. Those photos show the damage as it was. For an older or listed building in a place like Mill Green, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Mill Green
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 98% of customers satisfied
- An independent view of the roof
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
How we price storm damage roof reports
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How big the roof is
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
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.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Mill Green
Do you cover smaller places like Mill Green?
Yes, Mill Green is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Mill Green listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What does a storm damage report cost?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
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.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Broken or missing tiles leave the underlay exposed to rain. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. Each one is recorded with photos.