Essex · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Pleshey
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Pleshey. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Storm damage roof report in Pleshey: what you get
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. The claim decision rests with your insurer. We survey chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and flat roofs, and people most frequently book us about stains appearing after strong winds and lead lifted at abutments.
In a village or hamlet like Pleshey, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We check whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Pleshey (CM3)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- A decision on your insurance claim
- A price for the repairs
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. For a village or hamlet like Pleshey, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Pleshey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Pleshey
Do you cover smaller places like Pleshey?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Pleshey?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
How are storm damage reports priced?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Only from ground level or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. Binoculars can help you see damage from below and we’ll inspect the rest from safe positions.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, though we can’t predict the outcome.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Pleshey
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Common roof problems in Pleshey
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of Holy Trinity, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
What to check before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
What affects the price in Pleshey
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Every price we give includes VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Places near Pleshey
What else we do in Pleshey
Checking the roof from the ground
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Leaks and storm damage in Pleshey
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
In and around Pleshey, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Pleshey is about 6 miles north-west of Chelmsford, in Essex. We survey roofs in Pleshey and the rest of Essex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Pleshey is one of the places in Essex where we work for storm damage roof reports. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Surveys in CM3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include The Street, Back Lane and Woolmers Mead, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Ford End (2 miles north-east), Howe Street (2 miles east), Hartford End (2 miles north-east), North End (3 miles north) and Chatham Green (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (6 miles south-east), Braintree (8 miles north-east), Harlow (13 miles west), Brentwood (13 miles south), Maldon (13 miles south-east) and Billericay (12 miles south).
Landmarks near Pleshey
In Pleshey, that means homes and buildings near The Leather Bottle Public House, among other places. Nearby you will also find Broomfield Hospital (3.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Pleshey includes Little Waltham Meadows.