Essex · London and the South East
Swallows Cross Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Swallows Cross. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Stains appearing after strong winds
The survey, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Older roofs in small places like Swallows Cross can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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About our storm damage roof report in Swallows Cross
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. If you’ve noticed cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and new damp or leaks inside, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Roofs in small places like Swallows Cross often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. 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.
The Standard Survey adds 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.
- Place
- Swallows Cross (CM15)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Swallows Cross
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Swallows Cross
Do you cover Swallows Cross?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Swallows Cross is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
How do I find out if my home in Swallows Cross is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is not usually covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. Your insurer decides the claim.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. The report notes any damage to the stack.
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. We record what we find.
Storm damage roof reports in Swallows Cross: local notes
Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. The wider area around Swallows Cross has a long history of building, with Ingatestone Hall about 2.5 miles east. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to Ingatestone station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Take a building like Shenfield High School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Swallows Cross is about 3 miles north-east of Brentwood, in Essex. Roofs in Swallows Cross get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Essex. Our Essex coverage includes Swallows Cross and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Here we cover the CM15 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. That includes homes and businesses on Thoby Lane and Wyatt's Green Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Wyatt's Green (1 mile north-west), Green Street (1 mile north-east), Mountnessing (1 mile south-east), Doddinghurst (1 mile west) and Beggar Hill (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (8 miles north-east), Basildon (8 miles south-east), Harlow (12 miles north-west), Brentwood (3 miles south-west), Canvey Island (15 miles south-east) and Billericay (5 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Swallows Cross
The closest station to Swallows Cross is Ingatestone station, roughly 2.3 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Brentwood Community Hospital (2.9 miles south). Open spaces near Swallows Cross include Thorndon Park.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaving storm damage can let water into the roof space and rooms below. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. In a small place like Swallows Cross, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What you get with us
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Honest limits
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Estimates of repair costs
- How your policy defines a storm
- 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 will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Swallows Cross
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
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Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.