Essex · London and the South East
Shenfield Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Shenfield and the rest of Essex. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
Useful tips for Shenfield property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. If that doesn’t resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
How a storm damage roof report works in Shenfield
High winds normally affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Falling branches can cause damage too. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. If you’ve noticed lead lifted at abutments and damaged ridges and hips, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Around Shenfield, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp on a chimney breast isn’t always rain from above, which is why it is worth tracing properly. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Shenfield (CM15, CM13)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Shenfield questions
Do you cover smaller places like Shenfield?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Shenfield?
Yes, Shenfield is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when booking.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our reports start from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report does not include repair costs.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
Each policy has its own definition. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but check your own wording.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. A visit to a smaller place like Shenfield is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking before the day
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Shenfield, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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When to book a survey in Shenfield
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, backed up with photos.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Broken or displaced guttering
If you let a flat or house near Shenfield station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Before booking anyone
- What the survey won’t cover
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Storm damage roof reports around Shenfield
About 3.8 miles north-east lies Ingatestone Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Shenfield has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Mary the Virgin, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Trees in and around Hutton Country Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Shenfield is about 1 mile north-east of Brentwood, in Essex. We provide storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Shenfield and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
All of CM15 and CM13 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include York Road, Hall Lane and Worrin Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Shenfield include Brentwood (1 mile south-west), Hutton Mount (1 mile south-east), Hutton (2 miles east), Ingrave (2 miles south-east) and Mountnessing (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (10 miles north-east), Basildon (7 miles south-east), Harlow (13 miles north-west), Canvey Island (14 miles south-east), Billericay (4 miles east) and Rayleigh (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Shenfield
Around Shenfield, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Sawyers Hall College, Hutton Country Park and Shenfield High School, among other places. The closest station to Shenfield is Shenfield station, about 0.5 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Brentwood Community Hospital (0.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Thorndon Park.
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- A price for the repairs
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Leave it or get it looked at?
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. Blocked gutters on homes around Shenfield overflow and soak walls, especially where trees overhang. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Shenfield
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Package prices that include VAT
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.