Essex · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in The Common, Essex
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in The Common, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Leave it or get it looked at?
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from the ground. Those photos show the damage as it was. In a place like The Common, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why us?
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Storm damage roof report in The Common: what you get
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. It sets out what is damaged, with photographs, and what we think the likely cause is. It is yours to pass to your insurer. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We’re not loss adjusters, and we can’t tell you whether a claim will succeed. Typical surveys look at damage from fallen branches or debris and slipped or missing slates or tiles, across flat roofs, slate and tile slopes and gutters and fascias.
In a village or hamlet like The Common, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- The Common (CB10)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. The report shows each damaged area.
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. Each one is recorded with photos.
Storm damage roof reports around The Common
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Take a building like Radwinter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
The Common is about 4 miles east of Saffron Walden, in Essex. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in The Common. The Common is one of the places in Essex where we work. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: CB10. Close by, we survey roofs in Radwinter (1 mile south), Maple End (1 mile south-west), Wimbish (2 miles south-west), Hempstead (2 miles east) and Church End (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Braintree (13 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (4 miles west), Halstead (14 miles south-east), Great Dunmow (10 miles south), Stansted Mountfitchet (10 miles south-west) and Great Notley (14 miles south-east).
Near you in The Common
A little further out are Castle Camps (2.8 miles north-east) and Saffron Walden Community Hospital (3.5 miles west). The countryside around The Common includes Hales and Shadwell Woods.
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Questions from The Common
Is my home in The Common listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to The Common?
Yes, The Common is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It depends on your policy. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Your policy document will say.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
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.
What we can’t see
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- The outcome of a claim
- How your policy defines a storm
- Acting for you with the insurer
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, it normally takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a small place like The Common, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
How to book
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Landlord and commercial surveys in The Common
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.