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Storm damage roof report in Tylerscross, Essex
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Tylerscross, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Storm damage roof report in Tylerscross
We inspect the roof from wherever it can be seen safely: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there’s access, and the roof itself where that’s safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. We note any part we couldn’t see. You get a written report with photographs to give to your insurer. We survey flat roofs, slate and tile slopes and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about damage from fallen branches or debris and ridge tiles that have come loose.
Many homes in small places like Tylerscross face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Tylerscross (CM19)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Tylerscross
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. An independent report can follow. In a small place like Tylerscross, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Photographs and a written report every time
- An independent view of the roof
- Package prices that include VAT
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Cottages and farmhouses around Tylerscross often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the loft space where it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Tylerscross, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
What we cannot see
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Areas we cannot see safely
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
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What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Questions from Tylerscross
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Tylerscross?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Tylerscross?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so you know what the roof shows. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Only from ground level or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level and we’ll inspect the rest from safe positions.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. We record the damage, with photos and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details as you book.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. We don’t deal with the insurer on your behalf.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How big the roof is
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
We’ll typically ask about:
- The address and postcode of the property
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Wind, rain and roofs in Tylerscross
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Take a building like Water Lane Primary Academy: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. For landlords with property near Roydon station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of All Saints, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Tylerscross is about 3 miles south-west of Harlow, in Essex. We cover Tylerscross and the rest of Essex. Tylerscross is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover. There is also a page for Chelmsford.
Storm damage roof reports in CM19 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Water Lane and Epping Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Broadley Common (1 mile south), Halls Green (1 mile north-west), Nazeing (1 mile south-west), Roydon Hamlet (1 mile west) and Great Parndon (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Harlow (3 miles north-east), Brentwood (14 miles south-east), Loughton (7 miles south), Waltham Abbey (5 miles south-west), Great Dunmow (15 miles north-east) and Epping (4 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Tylerscross
Around Tylerscross, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Nazeing Triangle and Black Swan Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Roydon station, about 2 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Princess Alexandra Hospital (1.9 miles north-east) and Nazeing Glass Museum (2.7 miles west). For a walk, there is Hunsdon Mead and Cheshunt Lake.