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Storm damage roof report in East Mersea, Essex
Storm damage roof reports in East Mersea from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Landlords, agents and block managers in East Mersea
Landlords and letting agents in East Mersea book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in East Mersea
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Check your own policy wording. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. 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. If you are worried about damaged gutters and fascias and damaged flat roof membrane, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on gutters and fascias, slate and tile slopes and chimney stacks alike.
Roofs in small places like East Mersea often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- East Mersea (CO5)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
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. Don’t go up yourself.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in East Mersea
East Mersea lies within about 2 miles of the sea, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
Take an older house close to Parish Church of St Edmund King and Martyr: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. If you let a flat or house near Alresford station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
East Mersea is about 7 miles west of Clacton-on-Sea, in Essex. Roofs in East Mersea get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Essex. Our area takes in places right across Essex. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
All of CO5 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on East Road, Shop Lane and Broman's Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Barrow Hill (2 miles west), Brightlingsea (2 miles north-east), Point Clear (2 miles east), West Mersea (3 miles west) and Lee-over-Sands (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (8 miles north-west), Clacton-on-Sea (7 miles east), Maldon (14 miles west), Witham (15 miles west), Harwich (15 miles north-east) and Camulodunum (8 miles north-west).
What’s near East Mersea
We work in homes and buildings around Dog And Pheasant Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Alresford station, roughly 4.2 miles north. Green spaces nearby include Fingringhoe Wick.
How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere like East Mersea needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. We record which are damaged and where.
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. We record any damage and where it is.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in East Mersea
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- House, block, shop or office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
FAQs for East Mersea
How do I find out if my home in East Mersea is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is the coastal weather around East Mersea hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and East Mersea is within about 2 miles of the coast.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs are not included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.