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Storm damage roof report in Upshire, Essex
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Upshire. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Water coming in after the storm
About our storm damage roof report in Upshire
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We are not loss adjusters and cannot say whether a claim will be paid. Typical surveys look at flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and stains appearing after strong winds, across flashings, flat roofs and chimney stacks.
Being in a small place like Upshire makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It’s useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Upshire (EN9)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
What affects the price in Upshire
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- How big the roof is
- Which survey package you book
- Height and safe access
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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. An independent report can follow. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Upshire, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What we cannot see
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Upshire
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older roofs in small places like Upshire can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the roof space where it’s safe.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
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Upshire questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Upshire?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Upshire is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Upshire?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Upshire?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. Surveys run seven days a week.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Storm damage roof reports around Upshire
With Hill Hall about 4.7 miles east, Upshire sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, 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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Thomas, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. For landlords with property near Cheshunt station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Anyone responsible for a site like Upshire Primary Foundation School will know that a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Upshire is about 2 miles east of Waltham Abbey, in Essex. Upshire gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
We survey roofs across EN9 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Other places close to Upshire include Waltham Abbey (2 miles west), High Beech (2 miles south), Debden Green (2 miles south-east), Theydon Bois (3 miles south-east) and Sewardstone (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Harlow (6 miles north-east), Brentwood (12 miles east), Loughton (3 miles south), Epping (3 miles east), Harold Wood (10 miles south-east) and Buckhurst Hill (4 miles south).
What’s near Upshire
We work in homes and buildings around King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy and The Woodbine pub. Upshire’s nearest station is Cheshunt station, about 3.1 miles west of the centre. A little further out are St. Margaret's Hospital (3.5 miles east) and Epping Signalling Museum (2.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Home Mead and Lippitts Hill.