Essex · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Camulodunum, Essex
Storm damage roof reports across Camulodunum, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Camulodunum: your questions answered
What do I need to do before a survey in Camulodunum?
Very little. Keep pets out of the way, leave side gates unlocked and have any old roof paperwork handy.
Is Camulodunum in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Camulodunum is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
About our storm damage roof report in Camulodunum
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It’s a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It isn’t a repair quote and does not include repair costs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. If you’ve noticed ridge tiles that have come loose and lead lifted at abutments, we can find out what’s behind it.
When a storm passes over a town like Camulodunum, loose tiles, slates and ridges are the first to move. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. Photographs and a written account help you show what happened, whether to an insurer or a roofer. Policies usually exclude wear and tear, which is why the age of the damage matters.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Camulodunum (CO3, CO2, CO1)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Parking in a town like Camulodunum is typically simple, but tell us if there is a driveway or any restrictions. The inspection covers whatever is safely visible from outside, from windows and from the loft space, and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Camulodunum roofs and the weather
In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
Homes near green spaces such as Lexden Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. For an older house near a landmark such as Colchester New Church, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. If you look after a building such as Philip Morant School and College, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Camulodunum is about 1 mile west of Colchester, in Essex. Whether the building in Camulodunum is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Essex, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
We work across CO3, CO2 and CO1 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Back Lane, Park Road and Butt Road, and we cover them all. Being close to the A1124, Camulodunum is simple for us to get to. We also cover the places around Camulodunum: Lexden (1 mile west), Braiswick (1 mile north), Abbey Field (1 mile south-east), Colchester (1 mile east) and Beacon End (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Braintree (13 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (13 miles south-east), Maldon (13 miles south-west), Witham (12 miles south-west), Halstead (11 miles west) and Heybridge (13 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Camulodunum
In Camulodunum, that means homes and buildings near Prettygate Infant School, Lexden Park and The Sun Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Colchester Town station, roughly 1.4 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Lion Walk (1.2 miles east) and Colchester Castle (1.4 miles east). Open spaces near Camulodunum include Lexden Gathering Grounds.
Leave it or get it looked at?
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it is better to know. We record storm damage and older defects, so there are no surprises later. Roof faults found early can be planned for, while one found after water comes through normally has to be dealt with in a hurry, in Camulodunum as anywhere.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- An independent look at the roof
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Nearby places to Camulodunum
What else we do in Camulodunum
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: 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.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
What we cannot see
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- The outcome of a claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. We don’t deal with the insurer on your behalf.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Camulodunum
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.