Essex · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in New England
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for New England, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damaged ridges and hips
About our storm damage roof report in New England
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. It sets out what is damaged, with photographs, and what we think the likely cause is. It’s yours to pass to your insurer. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We are not loss adjusters, and we cannot tell you whether a claim will succeed. We survey ridges and hips, flashings and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are roofs hit by falling trees and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls.
Somewhere as small as New England, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- New England (CO9)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
New England: your questions answered
Is my home in New England listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover New England?
Yes, New England is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in New England as anywhere else.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. You will then get the report by email.
Nearby places to New England
What else we do in New England
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What we cannot see
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Estimates of repair costs
- The outcome of a claim
- Negotiating a claim settlement
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
Leave it or get it looked at?
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. We record storm damage and older defects, so there are no surprises later. Around New England, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
All our prices include VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before you book.
Why us?
- An independent look at the roof
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere as small as New England, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there is access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Practical tips
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
Common roof problems in New England
Insurers often want evidence of what has been damaged and why. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. Your insurer still makes the decision.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Trees in and around Haverhill Railway Walks shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the price includes VAT
Storm damage roof reports in New England: local notes
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Leonard, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
New England is in Essex. Wherever you are in New England, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property. We cover towns and villages across Essex, large and small. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the CO9 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Other places close to New England include Birdbrook (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Braintree (13 miles south), Saffron Walden (11 miles west), Halstead (10 miles south-east), Great Dunmow (14 miles south-west), Great Notley (14 miles south) and Bocking (12 miles south).
What’s near New England
We work in homes and buildings around Haverhill Railway Walks. Well-known places in the area include Clare Castle (4.2 miles east) and Haverhill and District Local History Centre (2.5 miles north-west).