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Storm damage roof report in Puttock's End, Essex
Need a storm damage roof report in Puttock's End? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Storm damage roof report in Puttock's End
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. It’s yours to pass to your insurer. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We aren’t loss adjusters and cannot say whether a claim will be paid. We survey ridges and hips, chimney stacks and flat roofs, and people most frequently book us about cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and loose or torn flashings.
Many homes in small places like Puttock's End face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Puttock's End (CM22)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Worn mortar under ridge tiles can let them lift in a storm. Our report says whether it looks freshly damaged or worn over time.
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
Why act early in Puttock's End
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from ground level. Those photos show the damage as it was. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Puttock's End, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Why book us in Puttock's End
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Package prices that include VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 98% of clients satisfied
FAQs for Puttock's End
Is Puttock's End within the area you cover?
Yes, Puttock's End is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Puttock's End?
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.
What if the roof was already worn?
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. We note both storm damage and older defects, so it’s clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
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What affects the price in Puttock's End
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The roof’s overall size
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Storm damage roof reports in Puttock's End: local notes
Barrington Hall, about 1.9 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Puttock's End. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Takeley Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. For landlords with property near Stansted Airport station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Puttock's End is about 5 miles east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. If you’re in Puttock's End, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Essex, large and small. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Here we cover the CM22 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Hope End Green (1 mile north), Hellman's Cross (1 mile south-east), Smith's Green (1 mile north), Little Canfield (1 mile north) and Takeley (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (12 miles south-east), Braintree (12 miles east), Harlow (9 miles south-west), Saffron Walden (12 miles north), Great Dunmow (4 miles east) and Epping (13 miles south-west).
Around Puttock's End
The closest station to Puttock's End is Stansted Airport station, about 2.4 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Little Easton Moat (3.1 miles north-east) and Herts and Essex Hospital (4.5 miles west). Not far away are Rushy Mead and Portingbury Hills.
The survey, step by step
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 houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Puttock's End, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the loft space where it’s safe.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Puttock's End, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Areas we can’t see safely
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
Useful tips for Puttock's End property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.