Essex · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Wendens Ambo, Essex
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Wendens Ambo. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
About our storm damage roof report in Wendens Ambo
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Your policy document sets out its own definition. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We survey ridges and hips, flashings and gutters and fascias, and people most often book us about cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and flat roof edges peeled back.
For a small place like Wendens Ambo, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Wendens Ambo (CB11)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- 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
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Wendens Ambo
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. What happens next is up to the insurer.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Loose or torn flashings
If you own a rental within reach of Audley End station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their insurance cover
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- House, block, shop or office
- Roof area
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Wendens Ambo, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Nearby places to Wendens Ambo
Other services in Wendens Ambo
Leaks and storm damage in Wendens Ambo
Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, and plenty of post-war and modern estates besides. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. About 1.2 miles north-east lies Audley End House, a reminder of how long the area around Wendens Ambo has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. If you look after a building like Joyce Frankland Academy, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Wendens Ambo is about 2 miles south-west of Saffron Walden, in Essex. Wendens Ambo is one of many places we visit across Essex. Across Essex, we cover Wendens Ambo. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
We cover every part of the CB11 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Station Road, Mutlow Close and The Beeches and the roads around them. We also cover Audley End (1 mile north-east), Saffron Walden (2 miles north-east), Littlebury (2 miles north), Cole End (3 miles east) and Little Chesterford (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Great Dunmow (11 miles south-east), Stansted Mountfitchet (7 miles south), Elsenham (6 miles south), Church End (11 miles south-east), Thaxted (7 miles south-east) and Little Dunmow (13 miles south-east).
What’s near Wendens Ambo
Typical jobs here are in homes near Fighting Cocks Public House. Wendens Ambo has its own railway station: Audley End station. Other landmarks nearby include Saffron Walden Community Hospital (2.5 miles north-east) and Saffron Walden Museum (2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Wendens Ambo include Hales and Shadwell Woods.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Wendens Ambo
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What happens on the day
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere as small as Wendens Ambo, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. We photograph and describe each one.
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. We photograph each gap.
Wendens Ambo questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Wendens Ambo?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Wendens Ambo is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Wendens Ambo?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level, and we’ll record the rest.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. We note both storm damage and older defects, so it is clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when booking.
What does a storm damage report cost?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report does not include repair costs.
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
You’ll need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.