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Storm damage roof report in Far Thorpe Green, Essex
Storm damage roof reports in Far Thorpe Green, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- New damp or leaks inside
Wind, rain and roofs in Far Thorpe Green
Far Thorpe Green is within about 3 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Landlords with a home close to Weeley station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Take an older house close to Church of St Andrew: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Far Thorpe Green is about 4 miles north of Clacton-on-Sea, in Essex. Wherever you are in Far Thorpe Green, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Essex. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Here we cover the CO16 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We cover properties on Whitehall Lane and Colchester Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Far Thorpe Green: Thorpe Green (1 mile east), Weeley (1 mile west), Thorpe-le-Soken (1 mile east), Tendring (1 mile north-west) and Weeley Heath (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (10 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (4 miles south), Harwich (7 miles north-east), Camulodunum (11 miles west), Greenstead (9 miles west) and Wivenhoe (8 miles west).
Landmarks near Far Thorpe Green
We work in homes and buildings around The Rose and Crown pub, among other places. The closest station to Far Thorpe Green is Weeley station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre. Open spaces near Far Thorpe Green include Weeleyhall Wood.
About our storm damage roof report in Far Thorpe Green
We inspect the roof from wherever it can safely be seen: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there is access, and the roof itself where that is safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. If part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. We survey flat roofs, flashings and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about lead lifted at abutments and ridge tiles that have come loose.
In a village or hamlet like Far Thorpe Green, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We check what can be seen safely and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Far Thorpe Green (CO16)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. Each one is recorded with photos.
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. Loose flashings are recorded.
Places near Far Thorpe Green
What else we do in Far Thorpe Green
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes an hour or two at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Around Far Thorpe Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Acting for you with the insurer
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Far Thorpe Green
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Far Thorpe Green
To price your survey, we look at:
- Roof area
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Anything about access we should know
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Far Thorpe Green questions
Do you cover smaller places like Far Thorpe Green?
Yes, Far Thorpe Green is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is the coastal weather around Far Thorpe Green hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Complain to your insurer first. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Is this a RICS 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.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Far Thorpe Green
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- New damp or leaks inside
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged pots on the stack
Anyone responsible for a site like Rolph CofE Primary School will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Will the report include photos?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?