Essex · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Billericay, Essex
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Billericay. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Loose or torn flashings
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
Billericay roofs and the weather
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, and plenty of post-war and modern estates besides. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. With Ingatestone Hall about 2.7 miles north-west, Billericay sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary Magdalene: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Trees in and around Lake Meadows shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Billericay is about 4 miles north of Basildon, in Essex. Surveys in Billericay work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Billericay is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Every address in CM12, CM11 and CM4 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets like High Street, Station Road and London Road. Main roads around Billericay include the A129 and A176, which makes travel easy. If you are just outside Billericay, we cover Little Burstead (2 miles south), Great Burstead (2 miles south-east), Ramsden Heath (2 miles east), Ramsden Bellhouse (3 miles east) and Stock (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (8 miles north), Basildon (4 miles south), Brentwood (5 miles west), Maldon (13 miles north-east), Canvey Island (10 miles south-east) and Rayleigh (8 miles east). Billericay is one of the larger places we cover in Essex.
Local landmarks in Billericay
We work in homes and buildings around Lake Meadows, The Railway pub and The Billericay School. There’s a railway station in Billericay itself: Billericay station. Well-known places in the area include Mayflower Community Hospital (0.9 miles south-west) and Barleylands Farm Museum (2.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Billericay includes Norsey Wood.
Storm damage roof report in Billericay
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We give an honest view of what we see. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. We survey flashings, ridges and hips and slate and tile slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps where slates or tiles have gone and holes or cracks caused by debris.
Extensions, dormers and conservatories are common on houses in towns like Billericay, and where an extension meets the house is a common leak point. Flashings, upstands and the edges of flat roofs are looked at alongside the main roof. Water can run along the top of a wall or a joist before it shows, so the stain isn’t always the place to look.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Billericay (CM12, CM11, CM4)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. Our report gives an honest view of both, so you know what the roof shows. A defect spotted early can be planned and budgeted for, while one found after water comes through typically has to be dealt with in a hurry, in Billericay as anywhere.
For a price for your roof in Billericay, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Billericay
- 20+ years’ experience
- Every finding written up with photos
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
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Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Billericay
Do you cover Billericay?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Billericay as anywhere else.
Is my home in Billericay listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
How do I book a survey in Billericay?
To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Billericay
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Anyone responsible for a site like Sunnymede Junior School will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Before you book anyone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Will the report include photos?
- Are they insured for the work?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. For a home in Billericay, the main things we need are a way into the loft, a route to the back garden and somewhere to park. Someone needs to let us in, so let us know who that will be.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Roof by roof
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, often where nails have rusted. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
Useful tips for Billericay property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
You will need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Check the roof from ground level after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Never climb onto the roof yourself.