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Monk Street Storm Damage Roof Report
Wondering about the roof at a property in Monk Street? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Monk Street and across Essex.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
How a storm damage roof report works in Monk Street
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. It sets out what is damaged, with photos, and what we think the likely cause is. It is yours to pass to your insurer. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We’re not loss adjusters, and we can’t tell you whether a claim will succeed. Typical surveys look at loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and loose or torn flashings, on ridges and hips, flashings and gutters and fascias.
Somewhere as small as Monk Street, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Where
- Monk Street (CM6)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Monk Street
Storms don’t only affect pitched roofs. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
For landlords with property near Stansted Airport station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Monk Street
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How big the roof is
- Height and safe access
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
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.
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, especially where the nails have corroded. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
Chimney stacks
Older stacks with worn pointing or cracked flaunching are more likely to suffer. We record both the storm damage and the older wear.
Monk Street questions
How do I find out if my home in Monk Street is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Monk Street in the area you cover?
Yes, Monk Street is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Monk Street as anywhere else.
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. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
There is no single figure. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Leaks and storm damage in Monk Street
Horham Hall, about 1.5 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Monk Street. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, and plenty of post-war and modern estates besides. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
Monk Street is about 7 miles south-east of Saffron Walden, in Essex. If you’re in Monk Street, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Monk Street is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
We work across the CM6 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Folly Mill Lane and Monk Street. If you’re just outside Monk Street, we cover Sibley's Green (1 mile south-east), Thaxted (1 mile north), Duton Hill (1 mile south-west), Bardfield End Green (1 mile north-east) and Cutlers Green (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (15 miles south-east), Braintree (10 miles east), Harlow (15 miles south-west), Witham (15 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (7 miles north-west) and Halstead (13 miles east).
What’s near Monk Street
In Monk Street, that means homes and buildings near Greyhound Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Monk Street is Stansted Airport station, roughly 4.7 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Little Easton Moat (3.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include West Wood.
How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. The survey typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Cottages and farmhouses around Monk Street often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the loft space where it is safe.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
How to book
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.