Essex · London and the South East
Watch House Green Storm Damage Roof Report
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Watch House Green from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Storm damage roof reports for Watch House Green homes and businesses
Storm damage roof report in Watch House Green: what you get
After a storm, safety comes first. Photograph the damage from ground level or a window, and never climb up. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. We survey gutters and fascias, flat roofs and flashings, and the problems we are asked to look at most are water coming in after the storm and damaged flat roof membrane.
Somewhere as small as Watch House Green, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We look at what can be seen safely and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Place
- Watch House Green (CM6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Watch House Green: your questions answered
Is Watch House Green in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is Watch House Green within the area you cover?
Yes. Watch House Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Watch House Green?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
What do I do if water is coming in?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
Honest limits
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Estimates of repair costs
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
Towns and villages near Watch House Green
What else we do in Watch House Green
Leaks and storm damage in Watch House Green
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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
If you own a rental within reach of Braintree station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Take an older house close to Church of the Holy Cross: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Watch House Green is about 5 miles west of Braintree, in Essex. We survey roofs in Watch House Green and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Essex coverage includes Watch House Green. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
We cover every part of CM6 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Watch House Green, Ravens Crescent and Oxney Villas. Other places close to Watch House Green include Bannister Green (1 mile south-east), Felsted (1 mile south-west), Causeway End (1 mile south-west), Blake End (1 mile north-east) and Little Dunmow (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (9 miles south), Braintree (5 miles east), Maldon (13 miles south-east), Witham (9 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (14 miles north-west) and Halstead (10 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Watch House Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Three Horseshoes pub, among other places. Watch House Green’s nearest station is Braintree station, about 4.5 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Braintree Community Hospital (3.8 miles east). For a walk, there is Phyllis Currie Nature Reserve.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Watch House Green
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
What we need to know
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Watch House Green, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes between one and two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older roofs in small places like Watch House Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Useful tips for Watch House Green property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Watch House Green?
Storms do not only affect pitched roofs. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Loose or torn flashings
If you look after a building such as Felsted Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How soon the report will arrive
Why get it checked now?
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from the ground. That keeps a record of how it looked. In a small place like Watch House Green, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Watch House Green
- Prices that include VAT
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 20+ years’ experience
- Visits on any day of the week