Essex · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Navestock Heath
Storm damage roof reports in Navestock Heath and the rest of Essex. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Damaged pots on the stack
About our storm damage roof report in Navestock Heath
We inspect the roof from wherever it can safely be seen: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there is access, and the roof itself where that’s safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. If part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. We survey chimney stacks, flashings and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are flat roof edges peeled back and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles.
Being in a small place like Navestock Heath makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned in advance. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Navestock Heath (RM4)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Navestock Heath
Historic houses such as Hill Hall, about 3.2 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Navestock Heath goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Thomas the Apostle, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. If you own a rental within reach of Harold Wood station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Navestock Heath is about 4 miles north-west of Brentwood, in Essex. From houses to flats and shops in Navestock Heath, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Essex, large and small. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
Every address in RM4 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. We also cover the places around Navestock Heath: Horseman Side (1 mile south-east), Waterhales (1 mile south), Navestock Common (2 miles south), Navestock Side (2 miles east) and Hare Street (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (13 miles north-east), Basildon (12 miles south-east), Harlow (9 miles north-west), Brentwood (4 miles south-east), Billericay (9 miles east) and Loughton (7 miles west).
Landmarks near Navestock Heath
We work in homes and buildings around The Alma Arms, among other places. Navestock Heath’s nearest station is Harold Wood station, roughly 4.3 miles south. A little further out are Harold Wood Hospital (4.3 miles south). For a walk, there is Bedfords Park.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from ground level if it’s safe. Those photos show the damage as it was. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Navestock Heath, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
Why us?
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 20 years’ experience
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Navestock Heath
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for the job before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The roof’s overall size
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Rural addresses near Navestock Heath can be hard to find from a postcode alone, 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.
- 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.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
You’ll need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
Roof by roof
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.
Lead flashings
Lifted flashings let rain run behind them into the roof. The report records the flashing and any damp inside.
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Navestock Heath questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Navestock Heath?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you cover smaller places like Navestock Heath?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access as you book.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Only from ground level or from windows. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground, and we will record the rest.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Insurers normally exclude wear and tear. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes an hour or two at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The report follows by email.