Essex · London and the South East
Abbey Field Storm Damage Roof Report
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Abbey Field.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damaged pots on the stack
What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Abbey Field is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- 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 ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
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Storm damage roof report in Abbey Field
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. We note signs of each: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We give an honest view of what we see. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. We’re often asked to look into damaged gutters and fascias and new damp or leaks inside, on slate and tile slopes, chimney stacks and flashings.
Around Abbey Field, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it is not always obvious where it starts. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Where
- Abbey Field (CO2, CO3)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Why it is worth a survey now in Abbey Field
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it’s better to know. Our report gives an honest view of both, so you know what the roof shows. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Abbey Field, so it is useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Why book us in Abbey Field
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Plain-English reports with photos
Storm damage roof reports around Abbey Field
Abbey Field is within about 5 miles of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If you own a rental within reach of Colchester Town station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Anyone responsible for a site like Montgomery Junior School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If you run a business near Lion Walk, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
Abbey Field is about 1 mile south-east of Camulodunum, in Essex. We survey roofs in Abbey Field and the rest of Essex. We cover towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: CO2 and CO3. We cover properties on Glebe Road, Layer Road and Menin Road. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Camulodunum (1 mile north-west), Lexden (1 mile north-west), Colchester (1 mile north), Braiswick (2 miles north-west) and Malting Green (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Braintree (14 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (12 miles south-east), Maldon (13 miles south-west), Witham (12 miles south-west), Halstead (12 miles north-west) and Heybridge (12 miles south-west).
Near you in Abbey Field
We work in homes and buildings around The Drury Arms, Hilly Fields and The Thomas Lord Audley School. The nearest railway station is Colchester Town station, roughly 1.3 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Essex County Hospital (1.2 miles north) and Lion Walk (1.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Roman River Valley.
What affects the price in Abbey Field
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What to let us know when you get in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
You will need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Common questions in Abbey Field
Will you come out to Abbey Field?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Abbey Field is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
We can’t say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when you book.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report is sent afterwards by email.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Complain to your insurer first. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we can’t predict the outcome.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.