London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Southend-on-Sea
We cover all 16 towns and villages across Southend-on-Sea for storm damage roof reports, with a written report and photos after every survey., with a written report and photos and surveys on weekdays and weekends.
Where we work in Southend-on-Sea
Across Southend-on-Sea, that means an independent record of roof damage after a storm. Choose your town from the list to see local details. To book, call 07833 053749.
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Storm damage roof report in Southend-on-Sea: how it works
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. We do not decide whether a storm met that test. 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. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We survey gutters and fascias, chimney stacks and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are holes or cracks caused by debris and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks.
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Prices in Southend-on-Sea
Every price we give includes VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What you get with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Around Southend-on-Sea
In Southend-on-Sea, that means homes and buildings near The Railway Hotel, St Hilda's School and Church of St Mary. Also close by are Westborough Academy (under half a mile south), Southend High School for Boys (within half a mile north) and Prittlewell Square (1 mile south-east). The nearest railway station is Prittlewell station, about 0.6 miles east. Nearby you will also find Southend University Hospital (0.6 miles north-west) and Southend Historic Aircraft Museum (0.9 miles north). The countryside around Southend-on-Sea includes Two Tree Island.
Storm damage roof reports across Southend-on-Sea: local notes
Across Southend-on-Sea, many leaks only appear in particular weather, and that pattern helps narrow the cause. In Prittlewell, Shoeburyness and Leigh-on-Sea and beyond, we start at the stain and trace back.
Our area takes in slate-roofed London terraces, clay-tiled Weald houses, Essex weatherboarding and post-war new towns. Roofs in Southend-on-Sea are part of that picture. Southend-on-Sea includes coastal places, where roofs take more wind and salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Southend-on-Sea: Take a building like Westborough Academy: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Why roofs fail
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Water coming in after the storm
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Checking the roof from the ground
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. Our report can then add a clear record.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What exactly goes into their report
What a survey does not cover
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- A price for the repairs
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Areas we can’t see safely
What affects the price in Southend-on-Sea
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
For a price for your roof in Southend-on-Sea, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Southend-on-Sea
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is not typically covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. 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, but we can’t say how it will turn out.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.