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Storm Damage Roof Report in Burnham-on-Crouch
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Burnham-on-Crouch, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
Storm damage roof reports for Burnham-on-Crouch homes and businesses
When to book a survey in Burnham-on-Crouch
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Anyone responsible for a site like Burnham-on-Crouch Primary School will know that a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Are they insured for the work?
Storm damage roof report in Burnham-on-Crouch: what you get
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. It’s yours to pass to your insurer. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We’re not loss adjusters, and we can’t tell you whether a claim will succeed. We survey gutters and fascias, flashings and ridges and hips, and the problems we are asked to look at most are cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and slates and tiles blown off the roof.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Burnham-on-Crouch can let water in, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it isn’t always obvious where it starts. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Burnham-on-Crouch (CM0)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Storm damage roof reports in Burnham-on-Crouch: local notes
Burnham-on-Crouch lies within about 5 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If you live in an older home near St Mary's Church, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. If you own a rental within reach of Burnham-On-Crouch station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Burnham-on-Crouch is about 8 miles north-east of Southend-on-Sea, in Essex. Wherever you are in Burnham-on-Crouch, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Essex. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Here we cover the CM0 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Church Road, Station Road and High Street and the roads around them. With the B1010 and B1021 close by, Burnham-on-Crouch is simple for us to get to for storm damage roof reports. Close by, we survey roofs in Stoneyhills (1 mile north), Southminster (2 miles north), Asheldham (3 miles north-east), Dengie (4 miles north-east) and Steeple (4 miles north). Further out, we also cover Maldon (9 miles north-west), Canvey Island (13 miles south-west), Rayleigh (9 miles west), Witham (14 miles north-west), Wickford (12 miles west) and Rochford (6 miles south-west).
Near you in Burnham-on-Crouch
In Burnham-on-Crouch, that means homes and buildings near Ormiston Rivers Academy and The Star Hotel and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Burnham-on-Crouch itself: Burnham-On-Crouch station. Green spaces nearby include Lion Creek and Lower Raypits.
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. With lower homes, common in places like Burnham-on-Crouch, there’s little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why book with us
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Burnham-on-Crouch: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Burnham-on-Crouch?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Burnham-on-Crouch?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report follows by email.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. If it is safe, photograph the damage before it’s covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Only from ground level or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground, and we will record the rest.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. We record the damage, with photographs and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Burnham-on-Crouch
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
What you can safely check yourself
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
What affects the price in Burnham-on-Crouch
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
What to tell us when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Burnham-on-Crouch, phone 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Being in a smaller place like Burnham-on-Crouch does not change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Book a survey
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 drop us an email to find out.