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Storm damage roof report in Start Hill, Essex
Wondering about the roof at a property in Start Hill? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Start Hill and across Essex, with plain-English findings.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Roofs hit by falling trees
When to book a survey in Start Hill
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. What happens next is up to the insurer.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
If you look after a building such as Birchwood High School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Before you book anyone
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
Storm damage roof report in Start Hill: what you get
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Photograph the damage from the ground or a window, and never climb up. Emergency temporary protection, like covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. If you’ve noticed stains appearing after strong winds and damaged flat roof membrane, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs, slate and tile slopes and flashings alike.
Somewhere as small as Start Hill, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We check 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.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Start Hill (CM22)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- The outcome of a claim
- How your policy defines a storm
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Start Hill
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Start Hill
How do I find out if my home in Start Hill is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Start Hill within the area you cover?
Yes. Start Hill is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
What do I do if water is coming in?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Only from ground level or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level, and we’ll record the rest.
How are storm damage reports priced?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs are not part of the report.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- When you need the report by
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Towns and villages near Start Hill
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Why it is worth a survey now in Start Hill
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. Our report can then add a clear record. Outbuildings and barns around Start Hill are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- A written report with photos
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Older rural homes like those around Start Hill 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.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
Start Hill roofs and the weather
Barrington Hall, about 2.8 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Start Hill. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with 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.
For landlords with property near Bishops Stortford station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Start Hill is about 2 miles east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. Start Hill is one of many places we visit across Essex. Across Essex, we cover Start Hill. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: CM22. Whether your property is on Start Hill and Provenance Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside Start Hill, we cover Bedlar's Green (1 mile south), Takeley Street (2 miles east), Burton End (2 miles north), Takeley (2 miles east) and Smith's Green (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (15 miles south-east), Braintree (15 miles east), Harlow (8 miles south-west), Saffron Walden (11 miles north), Waltham Abbey (15 miles south-west) and Great Dunmow (6 miles east).
Near you in Start Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Three Willows pub and the streets around them. Start Hill’s nearest station is Bishops Stortford station, roughly 1.9 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include House On The Hill Toy Museum (2.4 miles north) and Moated mound (4.5 miles west). The countryside around Start Hill includes Portingbury Hills and Rushy Mead.