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Storm damage roof report in Newhall, Essex
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Newhall, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Newhall is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- 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.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Newhall, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
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Storm damage roof report in Newhall
We inspect the roof from wherever it can safely be seen: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there’s access, and the roof itself where that’s safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. 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 slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and flashings, and people most often book us about roofs hit by falling trees and gutters pulled loose in the wind.
Older cottages and houses around Newhall may have roofs with little or no underlay. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there’s little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Whether it’s long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Location
- Newhall (CM17, CM20)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Slates frequently outlast the nails that hold them. We look at whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
Lead flashings
Lifted flashings let rain run behind them into the roof. The report records the flashing and any damp inside.
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. They can damage the roof in high winds.
Common questions in Newhall
How do I find out if my home in Newhall is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a 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.
Are flat-roofed garages and porches in Newhall worth including?
It is often worth it, as these roofs are easy to forget. On buildings from before 2000, cement sheet roofs may contain asbestos and should be checked by a specialist asbestos surveyor before anyone disturbs them.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It does not include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for those.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Leave it or get it looked at?
It is useful to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. Homes in smaller places like Newhall can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Why book us in Newhall
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Places near Newhall
What else we do in Newhall
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Newhall?
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- New damp or leaks inside
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Newhall Primary Academy, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What they will not be able to tell you
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Newhall roofs and the weather
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. 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 the council is the place to ask.
Trees in and around Gibberd Garden shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Landlords with a home close to Harlow Mill station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Newhall is about 1 mile east of Harlow, in Essex. We cover Newhall and the rest of Essex. We cover towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
We survey roofs across the CM17 and CM20 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Moss Lane, Petal Lane and Robin Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. You will find Newhall on the A414 and A1025, so it’s easy for us to get to. We also cover the places around Newhall: Latton (1 mile south-west), Mark Hall South (1 mile west), Harlow (1 mile west), Mark Hall North (1 mile north-west) and Foster Street (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (15 miles east), Brentwood (12 miles south-east), Loughton (9 miles south), Waltham Abbey (8 miles south-west), Great Dunmow (12 miles north-east) and Epping (5 miles south).
Around Newhall
Typical jobs here are in homes near Mark Hall School, The Small Copper pub and Gibberd Garden. The closest station to Newhall is Harlow Mill station, roughly 1.3 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Mark Hall Cycle Museum (0.7 miles north-west) and Princess Alexandra Hospital (2.1 miles west). The countryside around Newhall includes Hunsdon Mead.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Newhall
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The roof’s overall size
- Height and safe access
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Booking your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.