Essex · London and the South East
Nazeing Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Nazeing and the rest of Essex. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged pots on the stack
Storm damage roof reports in Nazeing: local notes
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Water Lane Primary Academy, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Homes near green spaces such as Nazeing Triangle can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Nazeing is about 3 miles east of Hoddesdon, in Essex. We survey roofs in Nazeing as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Essex, we cover Nazeing. London is in our area too.
Here we cover the EN9 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include Betts Lane and Back Lane, and we cover them all. Other places close to Nazeing include Broadley Common (1 mile north-east), Roydon Hamlet (1 mile north-west), Tylerscross (1 mile north-east), Bumble's Green (1 mile south) and Halls Green (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Harlow (4 miles north-east), Brentwood (14 miles south-east), Loughton (6 miles south), Waltham Abbey (4 miles south), Epping (4 miles south-east) and Stansted Mountfitchet (13 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Nazeing
Around Nazeing, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Roydon Primary School, Nazeing Triangle and The Sun Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Nazeing is Roydon station, roughly 2.4 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Princess Alexandra Hospital (2.7 miles north-east) and Harlow Mill (4.8 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Hunsdon Mead and Cheshunt Lake.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Nazeing
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. It’s 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 cannot tell you whether a claim will succeed. We survey gutters and fascias, ridges and hips and flat roofs, and people most frequently book us about stains appearing after strong winds and slates and tiles blown off the roof.
Many homes in small places like Nazeing face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Nazeing (EN9)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Nazeing
What else we do in Nazeing
Nazeing questions
Is Nazeing in the area you cover?
Yes, Nazeing is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Is Nazeing within the area you cover?
Yes, Nazeing is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It varies by policy. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but your policy sets the actual test.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Please do not climb onto the roof. Take photos from the ground or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How it works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. The survey typically takes an hour or two for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere like Nazeing needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Check pets are kept safely away
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Nazeing
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Nazeing. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we can’t see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Nazeing
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge and hip tiles take the full force of the wind. We record any that have lifted, cracked or come away.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.