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Storm damage roof report in Brantham, Essex
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Brantham.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Water coming in after the storm
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Brantham?
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Roofs hit by falling trees
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Brooklands Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What experience they bring
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
How a storm damage roof report works in Brantham
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there is access, and the roof itself where that’s safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. If part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. You get a written report with photos to give to your insurer. We are often asked to look into stains appearing after strong winds and broken or displaced guttering, across chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and flashings.
In a village or hamlet like Brantham, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. 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. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Brantham (CO11)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Brantham
What else we do in Brantham
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. We record which are damaged and where.
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. We record any damage we can see.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- How your policy defines a storm
- A decision on your insurance claim
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Brantham
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Height and safe access
- The roof’s overall size
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Booking your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The address and postcode of the property
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Storm damage roof reports around Brantham
Brantham lies within about 1 mile of the sea. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. Historic houses such as Castle House, about 3.2 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Brantham goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church like Church of St Michael and All Angels are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. If you own a rental within reach of Manningtree station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Brantham is in Essex. Brantham is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Essex. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in CO11 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include The Street, Birch Drive and Blenheim Close. Brantham sits on or near the A137, which makes travel easy. Other places close to Brantham include Cattawade (1 mile south), East End (1 mile north-west), Manningtree (2 miles south), Lawford (2 miles south) and Mistley (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Colchester (9 miles south-west), Clacton-on-Sea (12 miles south), Harwich (9 miles east), Camulodunum (10 miles south-west), Greenstead (8 miles south-west) and Wivenhoe (9 miles south-west).
Near you in Brantham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Ark pub and Manningtree High School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Manningtree station, roughly 1.5 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Munnings Museum (3.2 miles west) and Little Wenham Castle (3.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Brantham includes Cattawade Marshes and Alton Water.
The survey, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Around Brantham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Brantham questions
Do you cover smaller places like Brantham?
Yes. Brantham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Brantham, take more of a battering?
Frequently, yes. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Brantham is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
How do I book a survey in Brantham?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We are not loss adjusters and don’t act for you with the insurer. We provide an independent record of the roof for you to send to your insurer.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is not normally covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. The claim decision is your insurer’s.