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Stapleford Tawney Storm Damage Roof Report
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Stapleford Tawney.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Stapleford Tawney
Our storm damage report starts from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It doesn’t price the repairs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. We’re often asked to look into cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and damaged flat roof membrane, across gutters and fascias, ridges and hips and flat roofs.
Roofs in small places like Stapleford Tawney frequently stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- Stapleford Tawney (RM4)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Stapleford Tawney questions
Is Stapleford Tawney in the area you cover?
Yes, Stapleford Tawney is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Stapleford Tawney listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so you know what the roof shows. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
Only your insurer can decide that. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
How are storm damage reports priced?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Stapleford Tawney
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Why get it checked now?
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. For older village homes like those around Stapleford Tawney, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the exact price before you book.
What you get with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Stapleford Tawney?
Insurers often want evidence of what has been damaged and why. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. The decision still rests with the insurer.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Before booking anyone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether you get a written report with photos
What we do, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older rural homes like those around Stapleford Tawney can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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Stapleford Tawney roofs and the weather
With Hill Hall about 0.9 miles west, Stapleford Tawney sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Stapleford Tawney is about 5 miles east of Loughton, in Essex. Wherever you are in Stapleford Tawney, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across Essex. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Here we cover the RM4 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Woodhatch (1 mile north), Hobbs Cross (2 miles west), Theydon Garnon (2 miles west), Toot Hill (2 miles north-east) and Fiddlers Hamlet (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (14 miles east), Basildon (14 miles south-east), Harlow (7 miles north), Brentwood (6 miles south-east), Billericay (11 miles east) and Loughton (5 miles west).
Landmarks near Stapleford Tawney
Other landmarks nearby include Epping Signalling Museum (3 miles north-west) and St. Margaret's Hospital (3.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Stapleford Tawney include Gernon Bushes.
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Roof by roof
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. The report records the flashing and any damp inside.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. Our report says whether it looks freshly damaged or worn over time.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Which survey package you book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The address and postcode of the property
- What kind of property and roof it is
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.