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Asheldham Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Asheldham, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Loose or torn flashings
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
Storm damage roof report in Asheldham: what you get
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Falling branches can cause damage too. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. We survey flashings, flat roofs and ridges and hips, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps where slates or tiles have gone and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls.
For a small place like Asheldham, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Asheldham (CM0)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Asheldham?
A storm often finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
Problems we come across often include:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Loose or torn flashings
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St James, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
What to check before booking
- Their insurance cover
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Useful tips for Asheldham property owners
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects often fail in high winds. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we often see cracked and slipped slates. Each area is photographed and described.
How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Cottages and farmhouses around Asheldham often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Advice
Common questions in Asheldham
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Asheldham, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows, and Asheldham is within about 3 miles of the coast.
Is Asheldham within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as 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’s disturbed.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
What this survey cannot tell you
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- The outcome of a claim
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Asheldham
Asheldham lies within about 3 miles of the sea, 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, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
For landlords with property near Southminster station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Asheldham is about 8 miles south-east of Maldon, in Essex. We visit Asheldham as part of our work across Essex. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
All of CM0 is covered for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Hall Road and Southminster Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Dengie (1 mile east), Southminster (2 miles south-west), Tillingham (2 miles north-east), Steeple (3 miles north-west) and Stoneyhills (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (15 miles north), Clacton-on-Sea (15 miles north-east), Maldon (8 miles north-west), Rayleigh (12 miles south-west), Witham (13 miles north-west) and Wickford (15 miles west).
Near you in Asheldham
The closest station to Asheldham is Southminster station, roughly 1.4 miles south-west of the centre. The countryside around Asheldham includes Dengie SPA.