Essex · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Norton Mandeville
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Norton Mandeville, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Storm damage roof report in Norton Mandeville
High winds typically affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Falling branches can cause damage too. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. If you are worried about roofs hit by falling trees and lead lifted at abutments, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
For a small place like Norton Mandeville, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. It’s useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Norton Mandeville (CM5, CM4)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. We photograph and describe each one.
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. We record which are loose or damaged.
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Norton Mandeville
Will you come out to Norton Mandeville?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Norton Mandeville?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage, which you can pass to your insurer.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. If it’s safe, photograph the damage before it is covered. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from ground level if it’s safe. Those photos show the damage as it was. For an older or listed building in a place like Norton Mandeville, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Norton Mandeville
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Nearby places to Norton Mandeville
What else we do in Norton Mandeville
What we can’t see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Areas we cannot see safely
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
Norton Mandeville roofs and the weather
An older home may be listed, or stand 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. In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Anyone responsible for a site like High Ongar Primary School will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Norton Mandeville is about 6 miles north of Brentwood, in Essex. We survey roofs in Norton Mandeville and the rest of Essex. Norton Mandeville is one of the places in Essex we cover. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
All of CM5 and CM4 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include King Street (1 mile south-east), Cannon's Green (1 mile north), High Ongar (1 mile south-west), Fyfield (1 mile north) and Clatterford End (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (9 miles east), Basildon (13 miles south-east), Harlow (8 miles north-west), Brentwood (6 miles south), Billericay (9 miles south-east) and Loughton (11 miles south-west).
Around Norton Mandeville
We work in homes and buildings around Forester's Arms and The Ongar Academy, among other places. Nearby you will also find Willingale Doe (2.6 miles north-east).
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, it usually takes about one to two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Rural addresses near Norton Mandeville can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know where you stand. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.