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Storm Damage Roof Report in Burnt Heath
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Burnt Heath, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
How a storm damage roof report works in Burnt Heath
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We give an honest view of what we see. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. If you’ve noticed flat roof edges peeled back and damaged gutters and fascias, we can find out what’s behind it, on ridges and hips, flat roofs and gutters and fascias alike.
Many homes in small places like Burnt Heath face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Burnt Heath (CO7)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about one to two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a hamlet or village like Burnt Heath, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the loft space where it’s 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.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Book a survey
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Burnt Heath: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Burnt Heath 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.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Burnt Heath?
It can do. Burnt Heath is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Raise it with your insurer first. If it is not resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. We photograph any we find.
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, especially where the nails have corroded. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from ground level if it is safe. That keeps a record of how it looked. Around Burnt Heath, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before you book.
What you get with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Package prices that include VAT
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Useful tips for Burnt Heath property owners
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of each area of damage. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
When to book a survey in Burnt Heath
Insurers often want evidence of what has been damaged and why. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. The decision still rests with the insurer.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Broken or displaced guttering
- New damp or leaks inside
- Loose or torn flashings
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
If you own a rental within reach of Manningtree station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Will the report include photos?
- Their track record with similar roofs
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Burnt Heath
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Burnt Heath, where storms can bring strong gusts off the sea. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, frequently gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. If you live near a park like Ardleigh Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Burnt Heath is about 5 miles east of Colchester, in Essex. Wherever you are in Burnt Heath, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Essex. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: CO7. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Waterhouse Lane, Back Road and Frating Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Bromley Cross (1 mile south), Foxash Estate (1 mile north), Little Bromley (2 miles east), Lawford (3 miles north-east) and Manningtree (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Colchester (5 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (10 miles south-east), Harwich (11 miles east), Camulodunum (6 miles west), Greenstead (3 miles south-west) and Tiptree (13 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Burnt Heath
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Cross Inn and Ardleigh Park, among other places. The closest station to Burnt Heath is Manningtree station, about 3.1 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Colchester Castle (4.5 miles west) and The Munnings Museum (2.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Cattawade Marshes.