Thurrock · London and the South East
Chadwell St Mary Storm Damage Roof Report
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Chadwell St Mary, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Chadwell St Mary
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Check your own policy wording. We do not decide whether a storm met that test. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Typical surveys look at roofs hit by falling trees and stains appearing after strong winds, across flat roofs, flashings and chimney stacks.
In a smaller place like Chadwell St Mary, some roofs face open ground, so wind and driving rain find any weakness in ridges, verges and flashings. A leak that only appears in certain weather often points to an exposed detail. It is useful to know when and where the water appears. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Chadwell St Mary (RM16)
- Wider area
- Thurrock
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we often see cracked and slipped slates. We photograph and describe each one.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We record what we can see of the fixings.
Storm damage roof reports around Chadwell St Mary
Chadwell St Mary lies within about 3 miles of the sea, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
If you run a business near Ealing Broadway Centre, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down. If you live in an older home near Emmanuel Church, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Herringham Primary Academy, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Chadwell St Mary is about 2 miles east of Grays, in Thurrock. Chadwell St Mary gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our Thurrock coverage includes Chadwell St Mary and the places around it. Maidstone is in our area too.
Here we cover the RM16 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on St Teresa Walk, Claudian Way and Heathlyn Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Chadwell St Mary include Orsett Heath (1 mile north-west), Biggin (1 mile south), West Tilbury (1 mile south-east), Little Thurrock (1 mile west) and Tilbury (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Stanford-le-Hope (4 miles north-east), South Ockendon (4 miles north-west), Balstonia (3 miles north-east), Corringham (5 miles north-east), Aveley (5 miles west) and South Stifford (3 miles west).
Around Chadwell St Mary
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Thurrock and Basildon College and Palmer's College and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is East Tilbury station, about 1.8 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Ealing Broadway Centre (3.5 miles north-west) and Orsett Hospital (1.6 miles north). For a walk, there is Thurrock Thameside Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
FAQs for Chadwell St Mary
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Chadwell St Mary?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows.
Is Chadwell St Mary within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Insurers usually exclude wear and tear. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. Your insurer decides the claim.
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.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. The report does not include repair costs.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
We can’t say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What’s prompted the survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Chadwell St Mary, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
When you need someone else
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- The outcome of a claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Flashings