Essex · London and the South East
Pedlars End Storm Damage Roof Report
A careful look at the roof at your property in Pedlars End, with photos and a written report.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Loose or torn flashings
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
How a storm damage roof report works in Pedlars End
High winds normally affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. If you’ve noticed flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and torn or lifted flat roof coverings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and flashings alike.
Somewhere as small as Pedlars End, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
You receive the findings 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
- Pedlars End (CM5)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. We photograph and describe each one.
Ridge and hip tiles
The ridge and hips are among the most exposed parts of a roof. The survey notes loose, cracked or missing ridge and hip tiles.
What we do, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older rural homes like those around Pedlars End can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Questions from Pedlars End
Is my home in Pedlars End listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Pedlars End within the area you cover?
Yes, Pedlars End is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. If it isn’t resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
When to book a survey in Pedlars End
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.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Anyone responsible for a site like Moreton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What insurance they carry
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How long the report takes to arrive
What we can’t see
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Pedlars End
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
Pedlars End roofs and the weather
Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary the Virgin, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Pedlars End is about 5 miles south-east of Harlow, in Essex. We cover Pedlars End 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.
Here we cover the CM5 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you’re just outside Pedlars End, we cover Moreton (1 mile north-east), Bobbingworth (1 mile south-east), Bovinger (1 mile south-west), Little Laver (2 miles north-east) and Shelley (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (12 miles east), Harlow (5 miles north-west), Brentwood (9 miles south-east), Billericay (12 miles south-east), Loughton (9 miles south-west) and Waltham Abbey (9 miles west).
Local landmarks in Pedlars End
We work in homes and buildings around White Hart Public House and The Ongar Academy and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Willingale Doe (4.4 miles east) and St. Margaret's Hospital (4.5 miles south-west). Not far away are Gernon Bushes.
Useful tips for Pedlars End property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
You’ll need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.