Essex · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Starling's Green
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Starling's Green, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
When you need someone else
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
How a storm damage roof report works in Starling's Green
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. We are frequently asked to look into damaged flat roof membrane and slates and tiles blown off the roof, on gutters and fascias, slate and tile slopes and ridges and hips.
Somewhere as small as Starling's Green, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. 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.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Starling's Green (CB11)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Wind, rain and roofs in Starling's Green
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. Older buildings may be listed or sit 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.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary and St Clement, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. If you look after a building such as Clavering Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. For landlords with property near Newport (Essex) station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Starling's Green is about 6 miles north of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. Starling's Green is one of many places we visit across Essex. Across Essex, we cover Starling's Green. Chelmsford is in our area too.
All of CB11 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Clavering (1 mile east), Berden (1 mile south-east), Stocking Pelham (1 mile south), Hill Green (2 miles north-east) and The Willows (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Harlow (13 miles south), Saffron Walden (7 miles north-east), Great Dunmow (12 miles south-east), Stansted Mountfitchet (5 miles south-east), Newhall (13 miles south) and Elsenham (5 miles south-east).
What’s near Starling's Green
Starling's Green’s nearest station is Newport (Essex) station, about 4.2 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Brent Pelham (2.1 miles west). The countryside around Starling's Green includes Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve.
Common questions in Starling's Green
Is Starling's Green in the area you cover?
Yes, Starling's Green is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
How do I find out if my home in Starling's Green is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and do not act for you with the insurer. We provide an independent record of the roof for you to send to your insurer.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
There’s no single figure. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Your policy document will say.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
- The shape of the roof and its details
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Anything about access we should know
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Starling's Green
Landlords, agents and building managers in Starling's Green and across Essex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
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Why act early in Starling's Green
Damage left open lets in more rain. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. Older and listed buildings around Starling's Green may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Starling's Green
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Over 20 years’ experience
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The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Cottages and farmhouses around Starling's Green frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
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 use the contact form to find out.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. We record which are loose or damaged.
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. We photograph and describe the damage.