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Storm damage roof report in Nine Ashes, Essex
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Storm damage roof reports in Nine Ashes.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Useful tips for Nine Ashes property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of each area of damage. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
Storm damage roof report in Nine Ashes
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. Our report records both: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. We survey chimney stacks, flat roofs and slate and tile slopes, and people most often book us about lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and broken or displaced guttering.
Being in a small place like Nine Ashes makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Nine Ashes (CM4)
- Wider area
- 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
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Nine Ashes questions
Is Nine Ashes in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Nine Ashes as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Nine Ashes?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
We can’t say whether a claim will be paid. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs are not included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We are not loss adjusters and don’t act for you with the insurer. We give you an independent report of the damage, which you can pass to your insurer.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
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 are asked to look at in Nine Ashes
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. We cannot say whether the decision will change.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged pots on the stack
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Laurence, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their report turnaround times
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Storm damage roof reports around Nine Ashes
With Ingatestone Hall about 4.6 miles south-east, Nine Ashes sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Blackmore Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. Landlords with a home close to Ingatestone station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Nine Ashes is about 5 miles north of Brentwood, in Essex. We visit Nine Ashes as part of our work across Essex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Essex, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Every address in CM4 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Rookery Road and Nine Ashes Road. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Norton Heath (1 mile north), Radley Green (2 miles north-east), Willingale (3 miles north), Loves Green (3 miles east) and Berners Roding (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (8 miles east), Basildon (11 miles south-east), Harlow (9 miles north-west), Brentwood (5 miles south), Billericay (7 miles south-east) and Rayleigh (15 miles south-east).
Near you in Nine Ashes
In Nine Ashes, that means homes and buildings near The Bull Inn, among other places. The closest station to Nine Ashes is Ingatestone station, roughly 4.1 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Brentwood Community Hospital (5.4 miles south) and Willingale Doe (3.4 miles north).
How the survey works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, 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. Most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere as small as Nine Ashes, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Older tiles held only by nibs, without nails or clips, can lift more easily. We record what we can see of the fixings.
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects often fail in high winds. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.
What this survey can’t tell you
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Estimates of repair costs
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Acting for you with the insurer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Nine Ashes
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes