Essex · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Beaumont, Essex
Storm damage roof reports in Beaumont, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
How a storm damage roof report works in Beaumont
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It is a report with photographs, sent by email. It does not price the repairs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. We survey flashings, gutters and fascias and ridges and hips, and common reasons people get in touch are flat roof edges peeled back and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles.
Being in a small place like Beaumont makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Beaumont (CO16)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- The outcome of a claim
- Areas we cannot see safely
- Acting for you with the insurer
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Beaumont
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Beaumont, 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 typically shows, and Beaumont is within about 2 miles of the coast.
Do you cover smaller places like Beaumont?
Yes. Beaumont is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Common roof problems in Beaumont
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Take an older house close to Parish Church of St Leonard: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What exactly goes into their report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
How it works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Cottages and farmhouses around Beaumont 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 can’t see is noted.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Advice
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Beaumont
Beaumont lies within about 2 miles of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, alongside a good many post-war and newer estates. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you own a rental within reach of Thorpe-Le-Soken station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Thorpe Hall lies about 2 miles south, so building around Beaumont goes back a long way. Older roofs around here can leak at old repairs as readily as at original details.
Beaumont is about 5 miles south-west of Harwich, in Essex. Wherever you are in Beaumont, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Beaumont is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work for storm damage roof reports. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Surveys in CO16 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Harwich Road and Church Lane. If you’re just outside Beaumont, we cover Oak Corner (1 mile north-west), Thorpe Green (1 mile south-west), Stones Green (1 mile north-west), Thorpe-le-Soken (2 miles south) and Far Thorpe Green (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Colchester (11 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (6 miles south), Harwich (5 miles north-east), Camulodunum (13 miles west), Greenstead (10 miles west) and Wivenhoe (9 miles west).
Landmarks near Beaumont
The nearest railway station is Thorpe-Le-Soken station, about 2.4 miles south. Green spaces nearby include Skipper's Island.
Nearby places to Beaumont
Other services in Beaumont
How we price storm damage roof reports
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- The address and postcode of the property
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Beaumont, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Older tiles held only by nibs, without nails or clips, can lift more easily. We record what we can see of the fixings.
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, especially where the nails have corroded. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.