Essex · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Windmill Hill, Essex
Storm damage roof reports in Windmill Hill and the rest of Essex. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- New damp or leaks inside
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
About our storm damage roof report in Windmill Hill
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from the ground, from windows and higher points, from the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. If part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. You get a report with photos to give to your insurer. Typical surveys look at roofs hit by falling trees and slipped or missing slates or tiles, on flashings, slate and tile slopes and chimney stacks.
Somewhere as small as Windmill Hill, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We check everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Windmill Hill (CO5)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Windmill Hill
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Layer Marney Tower, about 2.9 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Windmill Hill. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church such as Parish Church of All Saints (inworth) are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Homes near green spaces such as Tiptree Parish Field can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Windmill Hill is about 4 miles east of Witham, in Essex. Surveys in Windmill Hill work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our Essex coverage includes Windmill Hill. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
We work across CO5 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. We also cover Tiptree (1 mile east), Tiptree Heath (1 mile south), Messing (2 miles north-east), Kelvedon (2 miles north-west) and Feering (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Colchester (9 miles north-east), Chelmsford (12 miles south-west), Braintree (9 miles north-west), Maldon (6 miles south), Witham (4 miles west) and Camulodunum (8 miles north-east).
Near you in Windmill Hill
Around Windmill Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Tiptree Parish Field, The Bonnie Blue Oak pub and Thurstable School Sports College and Sixth Form Centre, among other places. The nearest railway station is Kelvedon station, about 2.1 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Anchor Press Museum (1.1 miles east) and Birch Castle (4.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Tiptree Heath Nature Reserve.
Also near Windmill Hill
Other services in Windmill Hill
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes about one to two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Around Windmill Hill, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Book a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Read more
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Windmill Hill?
A storm often finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged pots on the stack
If you let a flat or house near Kelvedon station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Windmill Hill
Do you cover smaller places like Windmill Hill?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Windmill Hill listed or in a conservation area?
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.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Windmill Hill?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from the ground first if it’s safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. We photograph and describe the damage.
Chimney stacks
Wind can pull the flashings away from a chimney. Loose flashings are recorded.
Why act early in Windmill Hill
Leaving storm damage can let water into the roof space and rooms below. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. Around Windmill Hill, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Windmill Hill
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Package prices that include VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
- A written report with photos
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Height and safe access
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.