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Storm damage roof report in Stroud Green, Essex
Storm damage roof reports around Stroud Green, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Water coming in after the storm
Surveys for landlords and agents in Stroud Green
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Stroud Green
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We aren’t loss adjusters and cannot say whether a claim will be paid. We survey flat roofs, slate and tile slopes and flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are slipped or missing slates or tiles and stains appearing after strong winds.
Being in a small place like Stroud Green makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Stroud Green (SS4)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
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, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
How it works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older rural homes like those around Stroud Green can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.
Lead flashings
Lifted flashings let rain run behind them into the roof. The report records the flashing and any damp inside.
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Estimates of repair costs
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
Storm damage roof reports around Stroud Green
Stroud Green lies within about 4 miles of the sea, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, frequently gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary the Virgin, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Anyone responsible for a site like St Teresa's Catholic Primary School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If you live near a park such as Magnolia Fields, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Stroud Green is about 1 mile south-west of Rochford, in Essex. Surveys in Stroud Green work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. Stroud Green is one of the places in Essex where we work for storm damage roof reports. There is also a page for Chelmsford.
Every address in SS4 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Other places close to Stroud Green include Rochford (1 mile north-east), Hawkwell (1 mile north-west), Eastwood (1 mile south-west), Southend-on-Sea (2 miles south) and Leigh-on-Sea (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Chelmsford (14 miles north-west), Basildon (9 miles west), Maldon (10 miles north), Canvey Island (6 miles south-west), Billericay (11 miles west) and Rayleigh (3 miles west).
Local landmarks in Stroud Green
We work in homes and buildings around Magnolia Fields and King Edmund School and the streets around them. The closest station to Stroud Green is Rochford station, roughly 1 mile east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Rayleigh Windmill Museum (1.2 miles east) and Rayleigh Castle (3.2 miles west). The countryside around Stroud Green includes Pound Wood.
FAQs for Stroud Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Stroud Green?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Stroud Green?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof. We survey seven days a week.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Only from ground level or from windows. Do not use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below, and we’ll record the rest.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- Height and safe access
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- When you need the report by
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.