Essex · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Stebbing
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Stebbing, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- New damp or leaks inside
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Stebbing
After a storm, safety comes first. Take photos from the ground or from windows, and don’t 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. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. If you are worried about gutters pulled loose in the wind and roofs hit by falling trees, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ridges and hips, chimney stacks and flat roofs alike.
Roofs in small places like Stebbing often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Stebbing (CM6)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- How your policy defines a storm
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
Stebbing questions
How do I find out if my home in Stebbing 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.
Do you cover Stebbing?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Stebbing is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
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. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from the ground first if it’s safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The written report follows by email.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Stebbing
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
How it works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect about one to two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Stebbing frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. Each one is recorded with photos.
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are often where flat roof coverings start to peel back. We check whether the damage is recent or older.
Nearby places to Stebbing
Also in Stebbing
What affects the price in Stebbing
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The size of the roof
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
For a price for your roof in Stebbing, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Stebbing?
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
People typically book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged pots on the stack
Anyone responsible for a site like Stebbing Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their insurance cover
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
Leaks and storm damage in Stebbing
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Take an older house close to United Reformed Church: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Stebbing is about 6 miles west of Braintree, in Essex. Stebbing is one of many places we visit across Essex. Across Essex, we cover Stebbing and the places around it. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: CM6. Local streets include High Street, Ploughmans Way and Mount Fields. Close by, we survey roofs in Brookstreet (2 miles south), Little Dunmow (2 miles south), Blake End (3 miles south-east), Felsted (3 miles south) and Watch House Green (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (11 miles south), Braintree (6 miles east), Harlow (15 miles south-west), Witham (12 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (11 miles north-west) and Halstead (10 miles east).
What’s near Stebbing
We work in homes and buildings around White Hart pub and Putteridge High School. Nearby you will also find Little Easton Moat (3.5 miles west) and Braintree Community Hospital (5.5 miles east).