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Aldham Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports around Aldham, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Water coming in after the storm
What we’re asked to look at in Aldham
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. We can’t say whether the decision will change.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Loose or torn flashings
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Landlords with a home close to Marks Tey station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Are they insured for the work?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
About our storm damage roof report in Aldham
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. The claim decision rests with your insurer. Common reasons to book are torn or lifted flat roof coverings and damaged gutters and fascias, across ridges and hips, chimney stacks and slate and tile slopes.
Many homes in small places like Aldham face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Location
- Aldham (CO6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Check your policy for how to report damage
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
Honest limits
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Estimates of repair costs
- The outcome of a claim
- Acting for you with the insurer
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
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Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. We photograph any we find.
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. We record which are loose or damaged.
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Aldham can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the loft space where it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Before the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Leaks and storm damage in Aldham
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. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Margaret and St Catherine, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. If you look after a building such as Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Aldham is about 5 miles west of Colchester, in Essex. Anywhere in Aldham, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Aldham is one of the places in Essex we cover. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Every address in CO6 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Green Lane, Hardings Close and Church Grove, and we cover them all. We also cover Copford (1 mile south-east), Marks Tey (2 miles south-west), Little Tey (2 miles south-west), Mulberry Green (2 miles south) and Easthorpe (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (5 miles east), Braintree (10 miles west), Maldon (13 miles south), Witham (9 miles south-west), Camulodunum (4 miles east) and Halstead (7 miles north-west).
Near you in Aldham
We work in homes and buildings around The Queen's Head Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Marks Tey station, about 1.2 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Birch Castle (4.1 miles south) and Essex County Hospital (4.4 miles east). For a walk, there’s Iron Latch.
Questions from Aldham
How do I find out if my home in Aldham is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Aldham?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs are not included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it’s clear what we found. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Why act early in Aldham
Leaving storm damage can let water into the loft space and rooms below. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. Older and listed buildings around Aldham may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read our cost guide and our case studies.