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Storm damage roof report in Shellow Bowells, Essex
We carry out storm damage roof reports in Shellow Bowells and the rest of Essex. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
Storm damage roof report in Shellow Bowells
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. We don’t decide whether a storm met that test. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. The report includes photos of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. If you’ve noticed new damp or leaks inside and gutters pulled loose in the wind, we can find out what’s behind it, on ridges and hips, flat roofs and slate and tile slopes alike.
Somewhere as small as Shellow Bowells, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We look at 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.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Shellow Bowells (CM5)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Shellow Bowells roofs and the weather
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Whatever the street in Shellow Bowells, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Shellow Bowells is about 7 miles west of Chelmsford, in Essex. Shellow Bowells is one of many places we visit across Essex. Shellow Bowells is one of the places in Essex we cover for storm damage roof reports. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
We work across the CM5 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you’re just outside Shellow Bowells, we cover Willingale (1 mile west), Berners Roding (1 mile west), Radley Green (2 miles south), Chalk End (2 miles north-east) and Roxwell (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (7 miles east), Basildon (13 miles south-east), Braintree (14 miles north-east), Harlow (9 miles west), Brentwood (8 miles south) and Maldon (15 miles east).
What’s near Shellow Bowells
Other landmarks nearby include Willingale Doe (0.7 miles west) and Chelmsford and Essex Hospital (5.7 miles east).
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Shellow Bowells
Leaving storm damage can let water into the loft space and rooms below. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. Outbuildings and barns around Shellow Bowells are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Shellow Bowells
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Plain-English reports with photos
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Areas we can’t see safely
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
Landlords, agents and block managers in Shellow Bowells
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Shellow Bowells and across Essex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
FAQs for Shellow Bowells
Is my home in Shellow Bowells listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is Shellow Bowells within the area you cover?
Yes, Shellow Bowells is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Stay off the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs aren’t included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
How the survey works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Around Shellow Bowells, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s 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.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
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What we’re asked to look at in Shellow Bowells
Gusts work at anything on a roof that’s loose or exposed. 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.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Stains appearing after strong winds
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.