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Roxwell Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Roxwell, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Loose or torn flashings
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Storm damage roof report in Roxwell
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. It sets out what is damaged, with photos, and what we think the likely cause is. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We aren’t loss adjusters and can’t say whether a claim will be paid. If you’re worried about torn or lifted flat roof coverings and stains appearing after strong winds, we can find out what’s behind it.
Roofs in small places like Roxwell often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Roxwell (CM1)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Estimates of repair costs
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Roxwell
About 3.5 miles south-east lies Hylands, a reminder of how long the area around Roxwell has been built on. 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, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Landlords with a home close to Chelmsford station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Roxwell is about 4 miles west of Chelmsford, in Essex. Bookings from Roxwell are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Essex coverage includes Roxwell and the places around it.
Every address in CM1 is covered for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on The Street, Church Green and St Michael's Drive or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Roxwell: Boyton Cross (1 mile north-east), Newney Green (1 mile south), Chalk End (2 miles north-west), Shellow Bowells (2 miles west) and Radley Green (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (4 miles east), Basildon (13 miles south), Braintree (12 miles north-east), Harlow (12 miles west), Brentwood (9 miles south) and Maldon (13 miles east).
What’s near Roxwell
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Chequers Inn, among other places. The closest station to Roxwell is Chelmsford station, roughly 3.8 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Willingale Doe (2.8 miles west) and Peter Edwards Museum And Library (3.9 miles east). Not far away are Newland Grove.
When to book a survey in Roxwell
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- New damp or leaks inside
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Loose or torn flashings
If you live in an older home near Church of St Michael and All Angels, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
What to check before booking
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- What experience they bring
- What happens after the report arrives
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Why get it checked now?
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. An independent report can follow. In a small place like Roxwell, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
For a price for your roof in Roxwell, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 98% customer satisfaction
- PI and public liability insurance
- Prices that include VAT
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Older stacks with worn pointing or cracked flaunching are more likely to suffer. We record both the storm damage and the older wear.
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, often where nails have rusted. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Rural addresses near Roxwell can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Check pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Roxwell: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Roxwell?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Roxwell?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It depends on your policy. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Complain to your insurer first. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. An independent report can add to your evidence, though we cannot predict the outcome.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.