Essex · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Bradwell, Essex
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Bradwell, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Storm damage roof report in Bradwell
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Your policy document sets out its own definition. We do not decide whether a storm met that test. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. The claim decision rests with your insurer. If you’ve noticed broken or displaced guttering and damaged flat roof membrane, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Bradwell, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Bradwell (CM77)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes an hour or two for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Around Bradwell, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
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When you need someone else
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- How your policy defines a storm
- A price for the repairs
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.
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.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Bradwell
Do you cover smaller places like Bradwell?
Yes. Bradwell is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bradwell?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it is clear what we found. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
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. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What affects the price in Bradwell
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How big the roof is
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from ground level if it’s safe. That keeps a record of how it looked. In a place like Bradwell, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Bradwell
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Package prices that include VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Bradwell roofs and the weather
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
If you own a rental within reach of Braintree Freeport station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. If you look after a building like Alec Hunter Academy, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Bradwell is about 3 miles east of Braintree, in Essex. Roofs in Bradwell get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Essex. Bradwell is one of the places in Essex where we work. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
All of CM77 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on The Street, Church Road and Rectory Meadow or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Bradwell: Perry Green (1 mile south), Lanham Green (1 mile south-west), Pattiswick (1 mile north-east), Stisted (1 mile north) and Cressing (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (12 miles east), Chelmsford (11 miles south-west), Braintree (3 miles west), Maldon (11 miles south), Witham (5 miles south) and Camulodunum (11 miles east).
Local landmarks in Bradwell
We work in homes and buildings around The Dolphin Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Braintree Freeport station, roughly 2.3 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Laundry & Mangle Museum (2.2 miles east) and William Julien Courtauld Hospital (3.3 miles west). For a walk, there’s Belcher's and Broadfield Woods.