Essex · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Ballards Gore, Essex
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Ballards Gore, with photos and a written report.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- New damp or leaks inside
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. We record what we find.
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. We photograph each gap.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Ballards Gore
High winds normally affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. We survey ridges and hips, chimney stacks and flashings, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are water coming in after the storm and gutters pulled loose in the wind.
Being in a small place like Ballards Gore makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Ballards Gore (SS4)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Ballards Gore property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
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.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
What we cannot see
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Estimates of repair costs
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
Why get it checked now?
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from ground level. That keeps a record of how it looked. Older cottages and farmhouses around Ballards Gore can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- A report with photographs
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Package prices that include VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, 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 is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a hamlet or village like Ballards Gore, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Advice
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Ballards Gore?
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. We record the damage and where it is, backed up with photos.
Look out for signs like these:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
If you look after a building such as King Edmund School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Storm damage roof reports around Ballards Gore
Ballards Gore lies within about 5 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Landlords with a home close to Rochford station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Southchurch Hall, about 4.5 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ballards Gore. Leaks in period homes nearby frequently come from lead work and valleys that have been patched before.
Ballards Gore is about 2 miles north-east of Rochford, in Essex. Ballards Gore is one of many places we visit across Essex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Ballards Gore is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: SS4. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Canewdon (1 mile north), Creeksea (3 miles north-east), Ostend (4 miles north-east), Althorne (4 miles north) and Latchingdon (5 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (15 miles north-west), Basildon (13 miles west), Maldon (9 miles north), Canvey Island (9 miles south-west), Billericay (14 miles west) and Rayleigh (6 miles west).
Near you in Ballards Gore
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Shepherd and Dog pub. The nearest railway station is Rochford station, about 2.4 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Rayleigh Windmill Museum (2.2 miles south-west) and Southend University Hospital (4.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Ballards Gore includes Lion Creek and Lower Raypits.
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FAQs for Ballards Gore
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Ballards Gore?
It can do. Within about 5 miles of the sea, as Ballards Gore is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Will you come out to Ballards Gore?
Yes. Ballards Gore 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.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
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 cannot say how it will turn out.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.