Essex · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Braiswick
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Braiswick and the rest of Essex. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Older tiles held only by nibs, without nails or clips, can lift more easily. We record what we can see of the fixings.
Lead flashings
Lifted flashings let rain run behind them into the roof. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
About our storm damage roof report in Braiswick
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from the ground, from windows and higher points, from the loft space and from the roof where it’s safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. If part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. You get a photo-illustrated written report to give to your insurer. Typical surveys look at lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and damage from fallen branches or debris, on flashings, slate and tile slopes and flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Braiswick, 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, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Where
- Braiswick (CO3)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Braiswick
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
Look out for signs like these:
- Loose or torn flashings
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Damaged gutters and fascias
If you live near a park such as Spring Lane Meadows, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How long the report takes to arrive
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
You’ll need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Older roofs in small places like Braiswick can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the roof space where it is safe.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Related advice
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Braiswick roofs and the weather
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. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Colchester County High School for Girls, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If you let a flat or house near Colchester station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Braiswick is about 1 mile north of Camulodunum, in Essex. Bookings from Braiswick are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Essex coverage includes Braiswick. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
All of CO3 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include Park Road, Church Lane and Lexden Road. You’ll find Braiswick on the A1124, which makes it simple to reach. If you’re just outside Braiswick, we cover Camulodunum (1 mile south), Lexden (1 mile south), Colchester (1 mile east), Abbey Field (2 miles south-east) and Beacon End (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Braintree (13 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (13 miles south-east), Maldon (14 miles south-west), Witham (12 miles south-west), Halstead (11 miles west) and Heybridge (13 miles south-west).
What’s near Braiswick
Typical jobs here are in homes near Spring Lane Meadows, The Sun Inn and Home Farm Primary School and the streets around them. Braiswick’s nearest station is Colchester station, about 1.2 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Colchester Castle (1.4 miles east) and Social History Museum (1.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Lexden Gathering Grounds.
Why act early in Braiswick
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from ground level. That keeps a record of how it looked. Outbuildings and barns around Braiswick are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Braiswick
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Package prices that include VAT
- Every finding written up with photos
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
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Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Braiswick
Will you come out to Braiswick?
Yes, Braiswick is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is Braiswick in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
How do I book a survey in Braiswick?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will suggest the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
What if the roof was already worn?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it’s clear what we found. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.