Essex · London and the South East
Writtle Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports across Writtle, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
About our storm damage roof report in Writtle
Our storm damage report starts from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It is not a repair quote and doesn’t include repair costs, 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 flashings, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and gaps where slates or tiles have gone.
In a smaller place like Writtle, some roofs face open ground, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. A leak that only appears in certain weather often points to an exposed detail. Let us know when it happens when you get in touch. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Writtle (CM1)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Writtle
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Acting quickly typically means less damage overall. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Writtle, so it’s useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Writtle
- An independent view of the roof
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Writtle
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, and plenty of post-war and modern estates besides. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. Hylands, about 1.4 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Writtle. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you let a flat or house near Chelmsford station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Take a building like Writtle Infant School: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Writtle is about 3 miles west of Chelmsford, in Essex. Writtle gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Essex.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: CM1. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Millfields, Well Field and Little Meadow or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Writtle include Widford (2 miles south-east), Moulsham (2 miles east), Chignall St James (2 miles north), Patching (2 miles north-east) and Chelmsford (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basildon (11 miles south), Braintree (12 miles north-east), Harlow (13 miles west), Brentwood (9 miles south-west), Maldon (11 miles east) and Billericay (7 miles south).
Local landmarks in Writtle
Typical jobs here are in homes near Rose And Crown Public House, Hylands School and Central Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Chelmsford station, about 2.1 miles east. A little further out are Peter Edwards Museum And Library (2 miles east) and Bond Street Chelmsford (2.4 miles east). For a walk, there is Newland Grove.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Writtle
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. Our report says whether it looks freshly damaged or worn over time.
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
How it works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey typically takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. A visit to a smaller place like Writtle is no different on the day: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- 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
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
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Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- A price for the repairs
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
Writtle questions
Is my home in Writtle listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will you come out to Writtle?
Yes. Writtle is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for those.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
What do I do if water is coming in?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
What if the roof was already worn?
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it’s clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.