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Storm damage roof report in Balls Green, Essex
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Balls Green and across Essex.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Loose or torn flashings
Storm damage roof report in Balls Green
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. 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. We are often asked to look into new damp or leaks inside and slates and tiles blown off the roof, across slate and tile slopes, flat roofs and gutters and fascias.
In a village or hamlet like Balls Green, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Balls Green (CO7)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Balls Green
A storm frequently finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
Common reasons to book include:
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged ridges and hips
Whatever the street in Balls Green, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Questions from Balls Green
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Balls Green?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Is my home in Balls Green listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
Do you work in Balls Green?
Yes. We survey roofs in Balls Green and the rest of Essex, as part of our work across London and the South East. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How are storm damage reports priced?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Balls Green
Balls Green lies within about 4 miles of the sea, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
Landlords with a home close to Great Bentley station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Balls Green is about 6 miles east of Colchester, in Essex. If you’re in Balls Green, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: CO7. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Frating Road, Chapel Lane and Brundells Road. We also cover the places around Balls Green: Hare Green (1 mile north), Frating Green (1 mile south), Cowey Green (1 mile north), Frating (1 mile south-west) and Great Bromley (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Colchester (6 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (7 miles south-east), Harwich (10 miles east), Camulodunum (7 miles west), Greenstead (4 miles west) and Tiptree (13 miles west).
Local landmarks in Balls Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Snooty Fox pub and the streets around them. Balls Green’s nearest station is Great Bentley station, roughly 2.1 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Wivenhoe Chapel Museum (3.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Cockaynes Wood.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
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How we price storm damage roof reports
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Booking your survey
We’ll typically ask about:
- When you need the report by
- What’s prompted the survey
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Why act early in Balls Green
Leaving storm damage can let water into the roof space and rooms below. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. Older and listed buildings around Balls Green may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Balls Green
- Over 20 years’ experience
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older rural homes like those around Balls Green can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.