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Storm damage roof report in Braintree, Essex
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Braintree, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Lead lifted at abutments
What we cannot see
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Braintree
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
Storm damage roof report in Braintree: what you get
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. We do not decide whether a storm met that test. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Typical surveys look at lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and lead lifted at abutments, on flat roofs, flashings and gutters and fascias.
In a place like Braintree, lots of buildings have flat roofs, from shops and offices to blocks of flats and extensions. On a flat roof, water can get in at a split or an upstand and run under the covering before it shows. Moisture readings and a proper look at the details help narrow down where it’s coming in. Ponding, blistering and splits are the usual signs to look for.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- Braintree (CM7, CO9, CM77, CO6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Braintree
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Which survey package you book
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Braintree roofs and the weather
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Braintree means lost rooms as well as repairs. Landlords with a home close to Braintree station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Braintree is about 39 miles north-east of London, in Essex. In Braintree, as across Essex, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Essex. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
Surveys in CM7, CO9, CM77 and CO6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Market Street, Little Square and Great Square. With the A12 and A120 close by, Braintree is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Braintree include Bocking (1 mile west), Long Green (2 miles south-east), Great Notley (2 miles south-west), Black Notley (2 miles south) and Row Green (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (14 miles east), Chelmsford (11 miles south), Maldon (12 miles south-east), Witham (6 miles south-east), Camulodunum (13 miles east) and Halstead (5 miles north-east). Braintree is among the bigger towns we cover in Essex.
Around Braintree
We work in homes and buildings around Edith Borthwick School, Bocking Blackwater and Angel Inn. For rail, the closest station is Braintree station, about 0.5 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Tudor House Museum (Braintree) (less than half a mile north-west) and St Michael's Hospital (0.9 miles west). The countryside around Braintree includes Belcher's and Broadfield Woods.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Braintree?
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. We record the damage and where it is, backed up with photos.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Roofs hit by falling trees
The streets around a church like Congregational Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
What to check before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What experience they bring
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Braintree
How do I find out if my home in Braintree is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Braintree in the area you cover?
Yes, Braintree is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it is not resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Where a building in Braintree has a manager or access rules, those are sorted out before the day. At home, it helps to clear a route to the loft and point out any stains or leaks. The written report follows, with photos.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. The report records the flashing and any damp inside.