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Storm damage roof report in Stocks Green, Essex
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Stocks Green. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Storm damage roof report in Stocks Green
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It is a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It does not 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. If you’ve noticed damaged ridges and hips and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Roofs in small places like Stocks Green 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, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Stocks Green (CO5)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Stocks Green
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Water coming in after the storm
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Broken or displaced guttering
The streets around a church like Parish Church of All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
What to check before booking
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Will the report include photos?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Stocks Green roofs and the weather
Layer Marney Tower, about 4 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Stocks Green. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you let a flat or house near Kelvedon station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Trees in and around Brockwell Meadows shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Stocks Green is about 5 miles north-east of Witham, in Essex. Anywhere in Stocks Green, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across Essex. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
We cover every part of CO5 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. If you’re just outside Stocks Green, we cover Skye Green (1 mile north), Feering (1 mile south), Surrex (1 mile north), Broad Green (1 mile north) and Little Tey (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (8 miles east), Chelmsford (13 miles south-west), Braintree (7 miles west), Maldon (9 miles south), Witham (5 miles south-west) and Camulodunum (7 miles east).
Near you in Stocks Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bell Inn, Honywood Community Science School and Brockwell Meadows, among other places. The closest station to Stocks Green is Kelvedon station, roughly 1.5 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Birch Castle (4.2 miles east) and Laundry & Mangle Museum (2.4 miles west). Not far away are Tiptree Heath Nature Reserve.
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The survey, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like Stocks Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s 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.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, so you’re not relying only on your own photos. Older cottages and farmhouses around Stocks Green can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Visits on any day of the week
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Stocks Green
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Letting agents and landlords in Stocks Green book surveys as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof.
Common questions in Stocks Green
Do you carry out roof surveys in Stocks Green?
Yes, Stocks Green is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Stocks Green as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Stocks Green listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
How do I book a survey in Stocks Green?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and don’t act for you with the insurer. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Useful tips for Stocks Green property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
If you’re unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. They can damage the roof in high winds.