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Storm Damage Roof Report in Bradfield
Wondering about the roof at a property in Bradfield? You can book a storm damage roof report in Bradfield and across Essex, with plain-English findings.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- New damp or leaks inside
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take an hour or two at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Bradfield, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
How a storm damage roof report works in Bradfield
After a storm, safety comes first. Photograph the damage from ground level or a window, and never climb up. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. Typical surveys look at gutters pulled loose in the wind and damaged pots on the stack, on gutters and fascias, chimney stacks and ridges and hips.
In a village or hamlet like Bradfield, 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, especially to an insurer. We check what can safely be seen and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Bradfield (CO11)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Ridge and hip tiles
Worn mortar under ridge tiles can let them lift in a storm. Our report says whether it looks freshly damaged or worn over time.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails often fail first. We check whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- File receipts for anything you pay for
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.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.
Checking the roof from the ground
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
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Questions from Bradfield
Is Bradfield within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How do I find out if my home in Bradfield is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We are not loss adjusters and don’t act for you with the insurer. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report is sent afterwards by email.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
Common roof problems in Bradfield
A storm frequently finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
If you look after a building such as Bradfield Primary School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether VAT is added on top
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- A price for the repairs
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Bradfield
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
Storm damage roof reports in Bradfield: local notes
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Bradfield. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
Take an older house close to Church of St Lawrence: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. For landlords with property near Mistley station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Bradfield is about 6 miles west of Harwich, in Essex. We provide storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Bradfield and the surrounding area. Across Essex, we cover Bradfield. Chelmsford is in our area too.
We work across the CO11 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on The Street, Station Road and Wix Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Bradfield Heath (1 mile south-west), Wix (2 miles south-east), Wix Green (2 miles south-east) and Wrabness (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Colchester (10 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (9 miles south), Harwich (6 miles east), Camulodunum (11 miles west), Greenstead (8 miles west) and Wivenhoe (8 miles south-west).
What’s near Bradfield
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Village Maid pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Bradfield is Mistley station, roughly 1.7 miles north-west. For a walk, there is Wrabness Nature Reserve and Alton Water.