Essex · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Mowden
Need a storm damage roof report in Mowden? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
How a storm damage roof report works in Mowden
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We’re not loss adjusters and can’t tell you if your claim will succeed. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. If you are worried about slates and tiles blown off the roof and lead lifted at abutments, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
For a small place like Mowden, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Where
- Mowden (CM3)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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How we price storm damage roof reports
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Roof area
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 to tell us when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The address and postcode of the property
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- The outcome of a claim
- A price for the repairs
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
Why it is worth a survey now in Mowden
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it’s better to know. We record storm damage and older defects, so there are no surprises later. For an older or listed building in a place like Mowden, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Mowden
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Photographs and a written report every time
Questions from Mowden
Is my home in Mowden listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Mowden?
Yes. Mowden is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
That is not something we can promise. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It varies by policy. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but your policy sets the actual test.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a hamlet or village like Mowden, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Leaks and storm damage in Mowden
Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. With Danbury Place about 3.3 miles south, Mowden sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own a rental within reach of Hatfield Peverel station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Mowden is about 4 miles south-west of Witham, in Essex. We provide storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Mowden. Mowden is one of the places in Essex where we work for storm damage roof reports.
Every address in CM3 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Other places close to Mowden include Hatfield Peverel (1 mile north-east), Boreham (1 mile west), Little Baddow (2 miles south), Springfield (3 miles west) and Danbury (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (4 miles south-west), Basildon (14 miles south), Braintree (8 miles north), Brentwood (15 miles south-west), Maldon (5 miles south-east) and Billericay (11 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Mowden
The closest station to Mowden is Hatfield Peverel station, about 1.5 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Priory Hospital (3.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Danbury Ridge Nature Reserves.
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.