Essex · London and the South East
Steward's Green Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Steward's Green, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Lead lifted at abutments
Different roofs, different checks
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge and hip tiles take the full force of the wind. We record any that have lifted, cracked or come away.
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, often where nails have rusted. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.
How a storm damage roof report works in Steward's Green
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Falling branches can cause damage too. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. We are frequently asked to look into damaged gutters and fascias and slates and tiles blown off the roof, on flat roofs, ridges and hips and flashings.
Somewhere as small as Steward's Green, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We look at 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.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Steward's Green (CM16)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Steward's Green
Is Steward's Green in the area you cover?
Yes, Steward's Green is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Steward's Green is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Most policies do not 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.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from ground level first if it’s safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
What we can’t see
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Estimates of repair costs
- Areas we can’t see safely
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
Places near Steward's Green
Also in Steward's Green
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
How it works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Around Steward's Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Steward's Green
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Acting quickly usually means less damage overall. Outbuildings and barns around Steward's Green are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why book with us
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Visits on any day of the week
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Storm damage roof reports around Steward's Green
Historic houses like Hill Hall, about 1.6 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Steward's Green goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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.
The streets around a church like Church of St John the Baptist are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. If you look after a building such as Ivy Chimneys Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. For hotels and guest houses around Steward's Green, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Steward's Green is about 4 miles north-east of Loughton, in Essex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Steward's Green can all book storm damage roof reports. Steward's Green is one of the places in Essex we cover for storm damage roof reports. We also survey roofs in London.
Here we cover the CM16 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Other places close to Steward's Green include Fiddlers Hamlet (1 mile east), Ivy Chimneys (1 mile west), Epping (1 mile north-west), Hobbs Cross (1 mile south) and Theydon Garnon (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Harlow (6 miles north), Brentwood (9 miles south-east), Billericay (14 miles east), Loughton (4 miles south-west), Waltham Abbey (5 miles west) and Stansted Mountfitchet (15 miles north).
Local landmarks in Steward's Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled School and The Merry Fiddlers pub. Other landmarks nearby include St. Margaret's Hospital (1.1 miles north) and Epping Signalling Museum (0.5 miles north-west). Not far away are Gernon Bushes.