Essex · London and the South East
Theydon Bois Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Theydon Bois from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Storm damage roof report in Theydon Bois: what you get
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from the ground, from windows and higher points, from the loft space and from the roof where it’s safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. If part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. We survey chimney stacks, ridges and hips and flat roofs, and people most frequently book us about gutters pulled loose in the wind and roofs hit by falling trees.
Houses in smaller places like Theydon Bois can stand more in the open, so wind and driving rain find any weakness in ridges, verges and flashings. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that is a useful clue. Let us know when it happens when you get in touch. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Theydon Bois (CM16)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Theydon Bois
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. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- New damp or leaks inside
If you live in an older home near Parish Church of St Mary, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
What to check before booking
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, especially where the nails have corroded. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
Flat roof coverings
Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. We record what we find.
Wind, rain and roofs in Theydon Bois
Historic houses such as Hill Hall, about 2.3 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Theydon Bois goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, and plenty of post-war and modern estates besides. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Landlords with a home close to Chingford station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Theydon Bois Primary School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Theydon Bois is about 2 miles north-east of Loughton, in Essex. Wherever you are in Theydon Bois, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Essex, large and small. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across the CM16 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Buxton Road, Orchard Drive and Elizabeth Drive, all of which we cover. Being close to the B172, Theydon Bois is simple for us to get to for storm damage roof reports. Close by, we survey roofs in Debden Green (1 mile south-west), Debden (2 miles south), Loughton (2 miles south-west), Upshire (3 miles north-west) and High Beech (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Harlow (7 miles north), Brentwood (9 miles east), Billericay (14 miles east), Harold Wood (8 miles south-east), Laindon (15 miles south-east) and Buckhurst Hill (4 miles south-west).
Near you in Theydon Bois
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Queen Victoria Public House and Davenant Foundation School. Theydon Bois’s nearest station is Chingford station, about 4.7 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include St. Margaret's Hospital (2.5 miles north-east) and Epping Signalling Museum (1.6 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Lippitts Hill and Home Mead.
Theydon Bois: your questions answered
Is my home in Theydon Bois listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Theydon Bois?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
That is not something we can promise. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
There’s no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Your policy document will say.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We’re not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
Places near Theydon Bois
What else we do in Theydon Bois
How we price storm damage roof reports
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- When you need the report by
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The property’s address and postcode
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. Our report gives an honest view of both, so you know what the roof shows. In a smaller place like Theydon Bois, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
What you get with us
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
- 98% customer satisfaction
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
How it works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. A visit to Theydon Bois is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
How to book
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.