Essex · London and the South East
Willows Green Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Willows Green. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Water coming in after the storm
Storm damage roof reports in Willows Green: local notes
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Landlords with a home close to Braintree station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Willows Green is about 4 miles south-west of Braintree, in Essex. Whether the building in Willows Green is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Essex, we cover Willows Green. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Here we cover the CM3 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Main Road and Evelyn Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Willows Green: Bannister Green (2 miles north-west), Little Leighs (2 miles south), Watch House Green (2 miles north-west), Blake End (2 miles north-west) and Causeway End (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (8 miles south), Braintree (4 miles north-east), Maldon (11 miles south-east), Witham (7 miles south-east), Halstead (9 miles north-east) and Great Dunmow (6 miles west).
Around Willows Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Cuckoo Wood and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Braintree station, roughly 3.1 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Tudor House Museum (Braintree) (3.7 miles north-east) and William Julien Courtauld Hospital (2.7 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Phyllis Currie Nature Reserve.
How a storm damage roof report works in Willows Green
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It does not price the repairs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for that. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. We survey gutters and fascias, flat roofs and chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damaged ridges and hips and slipped or missing slates or tiles.
Being in a small place like Willows Green makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Willows Green (CM3)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Willows Green
What else we do in Willows Green
Why it’s worth a survey now in Willows Green
It is useful to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Willows Green, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book us in Willows Green
- Prices that include VAT
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- An independent look at the roof
- Plain-English reports with photos
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. We photograph and describe each one.
What this survey cannot tell you
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Estimates of repair costs
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Willows Green
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
Willows Green: your questions answered
Do you cover Willows Green?
Yes, Willows Green is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Willows Green?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. If you’re still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. An independent report can add to your evidence, though we can’t predict the outcome.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What affects the price in Willows Green
To price your survey, we look at:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Roof area
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to let us know when you contact us
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What happens on the day
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. For a village or hamlet like Willows Green, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
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Common roof problems in Willows Green
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
Common reasons to book include:
- Loose or torn flashings
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Living close to Cuckoo Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
Before booking anyone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether VAT is added on top