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Storm damage roof report in Bures Green, Essex
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Bures Green, with photos and a written report.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged ridges and hips
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older roofs in small places like Bures Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Related advice
About our storm damage roof report in Bures Green
After a storm, safety comes first. Take photos from the ground or from windows, and don’t climb onto the roof. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. If you’ve noticed gaps where slates or tiles have gone and broken or displaced guttering, we can find out what’s behind it, on gutters and fascias, flashings and flat roofs alike.
Roofs in small places like Bures Green often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Where
- Bures Green (CO8)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Bures Green
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Bures Green: your questions answered
Is Bures Green within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Bures Green is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
Each policy has its own definition. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but your policy sets the actual test.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Bures Green?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Please do not climb onto the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take about one to two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The written report follows by email.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- A decision on your insurance claim
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
Leave it or get it looked at?
Damage left open lets in more rain. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. In a small place like Bures Green, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.
Why book with us
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
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When to book a survey in Bures Green
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. Your insurer still makes the decision.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- New damp or leaks inside
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Storm damage roof reports in Bures Green: local notes
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. The wider area around Bures Green has a long history of building, with Gainsborough's House about 4.5 miles north-west. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take a building like Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. Landlords with a home close to Bures station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Bures Green is in Essex. We provide storm damage roof reports for householders, landlords and businesses in Bures Green. Bures Green is one of the places in Essex where we work for storm damage roof reports. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: CO8. Close by, we survey roofs in Bures (1 mile south-west), Lamarsh (1 mile west), Mount Bures (2 miles south), Alphamstone (2 miles west) and Cross End (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Colchester (8 miles south-east), Braintree (12 miles south-west), Witham (14 miles south-west), Camulodunum (8 miles south-east), Halstead (7 miles south-west) and Greenstead (9 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Bures Green
In Bures Green, that means homes and buildings near Tiger Hill and Angel Inn and the streets around them. Bures Green’s nearest station is Bures station, about 1 mile south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Mount Bures (1.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Arger Fen.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
We confirm the price for the job before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Roof area
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Which survey package you book
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to tell us when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.