Essex · London and the South East
Thaxted Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Thaxted, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Storm damage roof report in Thaxted: what you get
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We’re not loss adjusters, and we cannot tell you whether a claim will succeed. If you’ve noticed gutters pulled loose in the wind and water coming in after the storm, we can find out what’s behind it, on flashings, flat roofs and slate and tile slopes alike.
In older homes around places like Thaxted, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Whether it’s long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Thaxted (CM6)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Thaxted
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Photograph damage inside the house too
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Thaxted
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. The wider area around Thaxted has a long history of building, with Horham Hall about 1.8 miles south-west. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
The streets around a church like Church of St John the Baptist are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Thaxted Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Thaxted is about 6 miles south-east of Saffron Walden, in Essex. Thaxted is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Essex. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Surveys in CM6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on The Lees, Weaverhead Lane and Wedow Road or a nearby road, we can help. You will find Thaxted on the B184 and B1051, so it is easy for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Cutlers Green (1 mile west), Bardfield End Green (1 mile east), Monk Street (1 mile south), Sibley's Green (2 miles south) and Howlett End (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Braintree (10 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (6 miles north-west), Halstead (12 miles east), Great Dunmow (6 miles south), Stansted Mountfitchet (7 miles south-west) and Great Notley (10 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Thaxted
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Star Inn, among other places. A little further out are Little Easton Moat (4.7 miles south). The countryside around Thaxted includes West Wood.
Thaxted questions
Will you come out to Thaxted?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is Thaxted in the area you cover?
Yes, Thaxted is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
Only your insurer can decide that. We record the damage, with photographs and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
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How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about one to two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Thaxted is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Why get it checked now?
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. Our report can then add a clear record. In a smaller place like Thaxted, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Thaxted
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Estimates of repair costs
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Thaxted
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. We record which are damaged and where.
Ridge and hip tiles
The ridge and hips are among the most exposed parts of a roof. The survey notes loose, cracked or missing ridge and hip tiles.