Essex · London and the South East
Cock Street Storm Damage Roof Report
A careful look at the roof at your property in Cock Street, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damaged pots on the stack
About our storm damage roof report in Cock Street
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Falling branches can cause damage too. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. If you’ve noticed holes or cracks caused by debris and damaged gutters and fascias, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
For a small place like Cock Street, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Cock Street (CO6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Cottages and farmhouses around Cock Street often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- 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 we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
Advice
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Also in Cock Street
Cock Street roofs and the weather
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. 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. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Landlords with a home close to Bures station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Cock Street is in Essex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Cock Street can all book storm damage roof reports, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Essex, large and small. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Every address in CO6 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Cock Street: Leavenheath (1 mile west), Stoke-by-Nayland (1 mile east), Nayland (1 mile south-east), Wissington (2 miles south) and Little Horkesley (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Colchester (7 miles south), Braintree (15 miles south-west), Camulodunum (7 miles south), Halstead (10 miles west), Greenstead (8 miles south-east) and Tiptree (13 miles south).
Near you in Cock Street
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Lion pub and the streets around them. Cock Street’s nearest station is Bures station, roughly 4 miles west. Nearby you will also find Mount Bures (4.3 miles south-west) and Severalls Hospital (5.3 miles south). For a walk, there’s Arger Fen.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Cock Street?
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. The decision still rests with the insurer.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Matthew's Church, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. We do not deal with the insurer on your behalf.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Cock Street
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
FAQs for Cock Street
Is my home in Cock Street listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Cock Street?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
Each policy has its own definition. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but your policy sets the actual test.
Do you test for 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.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof for you to send to your insurer.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs are not included, so ask a roofer to quote.
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridge and hip tiles
Worn mortar under ridge tiles can let them lift in a storm. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
What we cannot see
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- How your policy defines a storm
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- The outcome of a claim
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Flashings