Essex · London and the South East
Smith's Green Storm Damage Roof Report
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Smith's Green, with photographs and a clear written report.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Leaks and storm damage in Smith's Green
Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, and plenty of post-war and modern estates besides. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. The wider area around Smith's Green has a long history of building, with Barrington Hall about 2.6 miles south-west. 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.
Take an older house close to Church of the Holy Trinity: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. Anyone responsible for a site like Takeley Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Smith's Green is about 5 miles east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. In Smith's Green, as across Essex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Smith's Green is one of the places in Essex we cover for storm damage roof reports. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: CM6 and CM22. That includes homes and businesses on Broadfield Road, The Oaks and Fleming Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Smith's Green: Little Canfield (1 mile east), Hope End Green (1 mile south), Takeley (1 mile west), Puttock's End (1 mile south) and Takeley Street (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (13 miles south-east), Braintree (12 miles east), Harlow (10 miles south-west), Saffron Walden (11 miles north), Great Dunmow (3 miles east) and Epping (14 miles south-west).
Near you in Smith's Green
In Smith's Green, that means homes and buildings near Lion And Lamb Public House. For rail, the closest station is Stansted Airport station, roughly 1.6 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Little Easton Moat (2.6 miles north-east) and Herts and Essex Hospital (4.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Portingbury Hills and Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Smith's Green
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. If you’re worried about loose or torn flashings and broken or displaced guttering, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Smith's Green, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We check whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Smith's Green (CM6, CM22)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Smith's Green?
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Loose or torn flashings
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
If you own a rental within reach of Stansted Airport station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
What to check before booking
- What insurance they carry
- When you’ll get the report
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Smith's Green: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Smith's Green?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover Smith's Green?
Yes, Smith's Green is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
How do I book a survey in Smith's Green?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it’s clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Areas we cannot see safely
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
What happens on the day
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes an hour or two at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere as small as Smith's Green, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the roof space where it’s safe.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Smith's Green
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Roof area
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.