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Storm damage roof report in Widford, Essex
Storm damage roof reports in Widford, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Loose or torn flashings
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Storm damage roof report in Widford: what you get
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. It’s yours to pass to your insurer. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We are not loss adjusters and can’t say whether a claim will be paid. Typical surveys look at damaged gutters and fascias and lead lifted at abutments, on slate and tile slopes, chimney stacks and flashings.
Somewhere as small as Widford, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We look at whatever is safely visible 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.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Widford (CM2, CM1)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit typically takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. For a village or hamlet like Widford, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- 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.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
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.
Wind, rain and roofs in Widford
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, alongside a good many post-war and newer estates. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Historic houses like Hylands, about 0.4 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Widford 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.
Take a building like Mildmay Junior School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If you let a flat or house near Chelmsford station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Widford is about 2 miles south-west of Chelmsford, in Essex. We survey roofs in Widford and the rest of Essex. Across Essex, we cover Widford.
We work across the CM2 and CM1 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on London Road, Tattersall Way and Whitebeam Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. Main roads around Widford include the A414, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Widford include Moulsham (1 mile north-east), Writtle (2 miles north-west), Chelmsford (2 miles north-east), Patching (3 miles north) and Chignall St James (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Basildon (10 miles south), Braintree (13 miles north-east), Harlow (15 miles west), Brentwood (9 miles south-west), Maldon (10 miles east) and Canvey Island (14 miles south-east).
Near you in Widford
We work in homes and buildings around Oaklands Park, Moulsham High School and Chelmsford College. The closest station to Widford is Chelmsford station, about 1.9 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Peter Edwards Museum And Library (1.6 miles north-east) and Chelmsford and Essex Hospital (0.6 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Newland Grove.
What affects the price in Widford
To price your survey, we look at:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Height and safe access
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
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.
What we need to know
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
What we can’t see
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Estimates of repair costs
- The outcome of a claim
- How your policy defines a storm
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Widford
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
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When to book a survey in Widford
Storms don’t 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 is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Loose or torn flashings
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Shop and office owners around Bond Street Chelmsford may find that water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
What to check before booking
- What insurance they carry
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the price includes VAT
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. We record any damage we can see.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. The report shows each damaged area.
Widford: your questions answered
Is my home in Widford listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you come out to Widford?
Yes, Widford is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on any day of the week.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Only from the ground or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
We can’t say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.