Essex · London and the South East
Mountnessing Storm Damage Roof Report
A careful look at the roof at your property in Mountnessing, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damaged gutters and fascias
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes between one and two hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a hamlet or village like Mountnessing, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Advice
Storm damage roof report in Mountnessing
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there’s access, and the roof itself where that’s safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. We note any part we couldn’t see. You get a written report with photos to give to your insurer. Common reasons to book are lead lifted at abutments and roofs hit by falling trees, on chimney stacks, flashings and flat roofs.
Being in a small place like Mountnessing makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: 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. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Mountnessing (CM15)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, alongside any photos you took yourself. Outbuildings and barns around Mountnessing are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Why book us in Mountnessing
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 20+ years’ experience
- Surveys seven days a week
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Questions from Mountnessing
How do I find out if my home in Mountnessing is listed?
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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Mountnessing in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for those.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The written report follows by email.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Mountnessing
Historic houses such as Ingatestone Hall, about 1.6 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Mountnessing goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, and plenty of post-war and modern estates besides. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Take a building like Mountnessing Church of England Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. For landlords with property near Ingatestone station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Mountnessing is about 3 miles north-east of Brentwood, in Essex. Roofs in Mountnessing get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Essex. Mountnessing is one of the places in Essex we cover. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Storm damage roof reports in CM15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Church Road, Roman Close and Roman Road. If you are just outside Mountnessing, we cover Swallows Cross (1 mile north-west), Green Street (1 mile north), Ingatestone (1 mile north-east), Buttsbury (2 miles east) and Hutton (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (8 miles north-east), Basildon (7 miles south-east), Harlow (13 miles north-west), Brentwood (3 miles south-west), Maldon (15 miles east) and Canvey Island (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Mountnessing
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Shenfield High School, Hutton Country Park and George and Dragon pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Mountnessing is Ingatestone station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Brentwood Community Hospital (2.7 miles south-west). Not far away are Norsey Wood.
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Towns and villages near Mountnessing
Also in Mountnessing
When you need someone else
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- How your policy defines a storm
- Estimates of repair costs
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
Common roof problems in Mountnessing
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Loose or torn flashings
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Damaged ridges and hips
Homes near green spaces such as Hutton Country Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
What to check before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether the price includes VAT
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Mountnessing
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- When you need the report by
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.