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Storm damage roof report in Rettendon, Essex
Need a storm damage roof report in Rettendon? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
Storm damage roof report in Rettendon
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It doesn’t price the repairs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for that. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. Typical surveys look at roofs hit by falling trees and damaged ridges and hips, across chimney stacks, ridges and hips and slate and tile slopes.
Many homes in small places like Rettendon face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Rettendon (CM3)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rettendon: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Rettendon?
Yes, Rettendon is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Rettendon as anywhere else.
Is my home in Rettendon listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you check the loft?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. Our report then records the roof.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access as you book.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
Leaks and storm damage in Rettendon
About 4.2 miles north lies Danbury Place, a reminder of how long the area around Rettendon has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Rettendon is about 4 miles north of Wickford, in Essex. Rettendon is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our Essex coverage includes Rettendon. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Surveys in CM3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on East Hanningfield Road, Old Bell Lane and Salforal Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Coalhill (1 mile west), South Hanningfield (1 mile west), East Hanningfield (2 miles north), Woodham Ferrers (2 miles north-east) and Brock Hill (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (6 miles north-west), Basildon (7 miles south-west), Brentwood (11 miles west), Maldon (7 miles north-east), Canvey Island (9 miles south) and Billericay (6 miles west).
Around Rettendon
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Rettendon Bell pub. The closest station to Rettendon is Battlesbridge station, about 2.2 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Battlesbridge Motorcycle Museum (2.3 miles south) and Baddow Hospital (4.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Woodham Fen.
What we do, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Rettendon often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about parking before the day
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
When to book a survey in Rettendon
Landlords and building managers frequently need a written record after a storm. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- New damp or leaks inside
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
For landlords with property near Battlesbridge station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
What to check before booking
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
How we price storm damage roof reports
When we price a survey, we consider:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- House, block, shop or office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Rettendon
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Rettendon. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Landlords and letting agents in Rettendon book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.