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Shelley Storm Damage Roof Report
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Storm damage roof reports in Shelley, with photos and a clear written report.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
About our storm damage roof report in Shelley
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there’s access, and the roof itself where that’s safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. We note any part we couldn’t see. You get a written report with photos to give to your insurer. We survey flat roofs, slate and tile slopes and ridges and hips, and common reasons people get in touch are broken or displaced guttering and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles.
Many homes in small places like Shelley face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Shelley (CM5)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Shelley
How do I find out if my home in Shelley is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Shelley?
Yes, Shelley is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We’re 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.
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.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Complain to your insurer first. If you’re still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we can’t predict the outcome.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Shelley
Hill Hall, about 4.8 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Shelley. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Shelley is about 7 miles south-east of Harlow, in Essex. We visit Shelley as part of our work across Essex, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across Essex, large and small. Chelmsford is in our area too.
All of CM5 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. You will find streets such as St Peter's Avenue, Bewlay Close and Queensway, all of which we cover. We also cover Chipping Ongar (1 mile south), Greensted (1 mile south-west), High Ongar (1 mile south-east), Bobbingworth (1 mile north-west) and Greensted Green (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (11 miles east), Basildon (14 miles south-east), Harlow (7 miles north-west), Brentwood (7 miles south-east), Billericay (10 miles south-east) and Loughton (9 miles south-west).
Near you in Shelley
In Shelley, that means homes and buildings near The Ongar Academy and The Cock Tavern. Nearby you’ll also find Willingale Doe (4 miles north-east) and St. Margaret's Hospital (5.1 miles west). Open spaces near Shelley include Gernon Bushes.
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a hamlet or village like Shelley, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- 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
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Advice
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Shelley
Insurers often want evidence of what has been damaged and why. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. Your insurer still makes the decision.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Take a building like Ongar Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
What to check before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What follow-up you get after the report
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:
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- A price for the repairs
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
Also in Shelley
What happens if roof problems are left?
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Acting quickly typically means less damage overall. For older village homes like those around Shelley, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why book us in Shelley
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Surveys on any day of the week
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
See our cost guide or our case studies.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Lifted flashings let rain run behind them into the roof. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
Slate roofs
Slates often outlast the nails that hold them. We check whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.