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Storm damage roof report in Netteswell, Essex
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Storm damage roof reports in Netteswell.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Loose or torn flashings
Storm damage roof report in Netteswell
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It is a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It isn’t a repair quote and doesn’t include repair costs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. If you’ve noticed water coming in after the storm and flat roof edges peeled back, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs, chimney stacks and slate and tile slopes alike.
In older homes around places like Netteswell, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Finding where it gets in, and whether it’s old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. In the loft, damp battens or wet insulation are frequently the first clues.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Netteswell (CM20, CM18, CM19)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- How your policy defines a storm
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- The outcome of a claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Questions from Netteswell
Is my home in Netteswell listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Should a flat-roofed garage or porch in Netteswell be checked too?
Yes, if you’d like it included, mention it as you book. On buildings from before 2000, cement sheet roofs may contain asbestos and should be checked by a specialist asbestos surveyor before anyone disturbs them.
What do I do if water is coming in?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. Our report then records the roof.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs are not part of the report.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
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 we need to know
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Netteswell is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the roof space where it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Netteswell
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. Your insurer still makes the decision.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Living close to Harlow Marsh is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Their report turnaround times
Netteswell roofs and the weather
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Freshwaters Primary Academy, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. For landlords with property near Harlow Town station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Netteswell is about 1 mile west of Harlow, in Essex. We survey roofs in Netteswell and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Netteswell is one of the places in Essex we cover. Chelmsford is in our area too.
We work across CM20, CM18 and CM19 for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include Park Lane, School Lane and Maddox Road, and we cover them all. With the A1019 close by, Netteswell is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Netteswell include Harlow (1 mile east), Mark Hall South (1 mile east), Mark Hall North (1 mile north-east), Latton (1 mile south-east) and Bush Fair (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Brentwood (13 miles south-east), Loughton (9 miles south), Waltham Abbey (7 miles south-west), Great Dunmow (13 miles north-east), Epping (5 miles south) and Stansted Mountfitchet (10 miles north-east).
Near you in Netteswell
Around Netteswell, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Brays Grove, BMAT STEM Academy and Garden Tiger pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Harlow Town station, about 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Harlow Mill (1.6 miles north-east) and Princess Alexandra Hospital (0.8 miles west). The countryside around Netteswell includes Hunsdon Mead.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Netteswell
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Netteswell. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.