Essex · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Willingale, Essex
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Willingale. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Loose or torn flashings
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere as small as Willingale, access is frequently 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.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Storm damage roof report in Willingale
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. 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 aren’t loss adjusters and cannot say whether a claim will be paid. We survey flat roofs, flashings and gutters and fascias, and common reasons people get in touch are lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks.
In a village or hamlet like Willingale, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Willingale (CM5)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Willingale: your questions answered
Will you come out to Willingale?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Willingale?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Stay off the roof. Take photos from the ground or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our reports start from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Older stacks with worn pointing or cracked flaunching are more likely to suffer. Our report notes recent damage and older defects.
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. We record which are loose or damaged.
Wind, rain and roofs in Willingale
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
Around Willingale, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in. Take an older house close to Parish Church of St Christopher Willingale Doe: leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Willingale is about 7 miles west of Chelmsford, in Essex. We survey roofs in Willingale across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Essex, large and small. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
We survey roofs across CM5 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. We cover properties on The Street, Manns Yard and Fyfield Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Berners Roding (1 mile north), Shellow Bowells (1 mile east), Radley Green (2 miles south-east), Norton Heath (2 miles south) and Chalk End (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (7 miles east), Basildon (13 miles south-east), Braintree (14 miles north-east), Harlow (9 miles west), Brentwood (8 miles south) and Billericay (9 miles south-east).
Around Willingale
Around Willingale, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bell Public House and the streets around them. A little further out are Willingale Doe (0.6 miles north-east).
How we price storm damage roof reports
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Which survey package you book
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Willingale
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from ground level if it’s safe. Those photos show the damage as it was. For older village homes like those around Willingale, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.