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Storm damage roof report in Moreton, Essex
Wondering about the roof at a property in Moreton? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Moreton and across Essex.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged gutters and fascias
How we price storm damage roof reports
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The roof’s overall size
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Height and safe access
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
What to tell us when you get in touch
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Moreton
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 photographs, and what we think the likely cause is. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We aren’t loss adjusters and can’t say whether a claim will be paid. We are often asked to look into new damp or leaks inside and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks, on flashings, chimney stacks and flat roofs.
For a small place like Moreton, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Moreton (CM5)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Moreton
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, so you’re not relying only on your own photos. In a small place like Moreton, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Moreton
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Surveys seven days a week
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
When to book a survey in Moreton
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. We record the damage and where it is, with photographs.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Damaged pots on the stack
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Is VAT included in the price?
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Moreton
Do you cover smaller places like Moreton?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Moreton listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
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 will need a RICS survey as well.
Places near Moreton
Also in Moreton
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. The report records the flashing and any damp inside.
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. We photograph and describe each one.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Moreton
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Moreton roofs and the weather
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
Anyone responsible for a site like Moreton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Moreton is about 5 miles south-east of Harlow, in Essex. Surveys in Moreton work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Moreton is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
We survey roofs across the CM5 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Church Road, Bridge Road and Matthews Court or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Moreton, we cover Pedlars End (1 mile south-west), Bobbingworth (1 mile south), Bovinger (1 mile south-west), Little Laver (2 miles north-east) and Clatterford End (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (11 miles east), Basildon (15 miles south-east), Harlow (5 miles north-west), Brentwood (9 miles south-east), Billericay (12 miles south-east) and Loughton (9 miles south-west).
What’s near Moreton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Moreton Massey pub and The Ongar Academy. Nearby you’ll also find St. Margaret's Hospital (4.9 miles south-west) and Willingale Doe (4.1 miles east). For a walk, there’s Gernon Bushes.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. For a village or hamlet like Moreton, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- 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.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before we arrive
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.