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Storm damage roof report in Bradfield Heath, Essex
Need a storm damage roof report in Bradfield Heath? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Water coming in after the storm
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
Storm damage roof report in Bradfield Heath: what you get
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. We survey flat roofs, slate and tile slopes and chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are slates and tiles blown off the roof and water coming in after the storm.
Being in a small place like Bradfield Heath makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Bradfield Heath (CO11)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Bradfield Heath
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, so you are not relying only on your own photos. Around Bradfield Heath, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
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How it works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about one to two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older rural homes like those around Bradfield Heath can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check 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
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
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What we can’t see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Bradfield Heath?
Insurers frequently want evidence of what has been damaged and why. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. Your insurer still makes the decision.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Loose or torn flashings
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Lawrence, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Their insurance cover
Leaks and storm damage in Bradfield Heath
Bradfield Heath is within about 2 miles of the coast, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
For landlords with property near Mistley station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Take a building like Bradfield Primary School: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Bradfield Heath is about 7 miles west of Harwich, in Essex. Bradfield Heath is one of many places we visit across Essex. Our area takes in places right across Essex. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
All of CO11 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Heath Road, Winney Close and King Street and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Bradfield (1 mile north-east), Wix (2 miles south-east), Wix Green (2 miles south-east) and Wrabness (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Colchester (9 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (9 miles south), Harwich (7 miles east), Camulodunum (10 miles west), Greenstead (8 miles west) and Wivenhoe (8 miles south-west).
Around Bradfield Heath
Around Bradfield Heath, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Village Maid pub and Manningtree High School, among other places. Bradfield Heath’s nearest station is Mistley station, about 1.6 miles north-west. Open spaces near Bradfield Heath include Alton Water and Wrabness Nature Reserve.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Bradfield Heath
Will you come out to Bradfield Heath?
Yes. Bradfield Heath is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is the coastal weather around Bradfield Heath hard on roofs?
It can do. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Bradfield Heath is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, phone 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 find a day that suits.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. The report shows each damaged area.
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. We record any damage we can see.
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- File receipts for anything you pay for
You’ll need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.