Essex · London and the South East
Skye Green Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm around Skye Green, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damaged gutters and fascias
FAQs for Skye Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Skye Green?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover Skye Green?
Yes, Skye Green is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
Only your insurer can decide that. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. We note both storm damage and older defects, so it is clear what we found. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
How a storm damage roof report works in Skye Green
After a storm, safety comes first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and do not climb onto the roof. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. We survey chimney stacks, gutters and fascias and flashings, and people most frequently book us about loose or torn flashings and stains appearing after strong winds.
Somewhere as small as Skye Green, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Place
- Skye Green (CO5, CO6)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Wind, rain and roofs in Skye Green
Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. About 4.5 miles south-east lies Layer Marney Tower, a reminder of how long the area around Skye Green has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to Parish Church of All Saints: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. For landlords with property near Kelvedon station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Anyone responsible for a site like Honywood Community Science School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Skye Green is about 4 miles north of Tiptree, in Essex. Roofs in Skye Green get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Essex. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Here we cover the CO5 and CO6 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Old Road and Mill Lane and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Surrex (1 mile north-west), Stocks Green (1 mile south), Broad Green (1 mile north-east), Little Tey (1 mile north-east) and Feering (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (8 miles east), Chelmsford (13 miles south-west), Braintree (7 miles west), Maldon (10 miles south), Witham (6 miles south-west) and Camulodunum (7 miles east).
Near you in Skye Green
Around Skye Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Queens Head pub, among other places. The closest station to Skye Green is Kelvedon station, about 1.9 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Laundry & Mangle Museum (2 miles west) and Birch Castle (4.6 miles east). Open spaces near Skye Green include Tiptree Heath Nature Reserve.
Why get it checked now?
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. Our report can then add a clear record. In a place like Skye Green, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- PI and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
How the survey works
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes an hour or two at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a small place like Skye Green, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there is access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
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 send us an email to find out.
Advice
What we cannot see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Estimates of repair costs
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
Useful tips for Skye Green property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. It’s your record to use.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Skye Green
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.