Thurrock · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Fobbing, Thurrock
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Fobbing, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Stains appearing after strong winds
How a storm damage roof report works in Fobbing
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. We note signs of each: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. If you’ve noticed loose or torn flashings and damaged flat roof membrane, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roofs, slate and tile slopes and ridges and hips alike.
For a small place like Fobbing, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Fobbing (SS17)
- Wider area
- Thurrock
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, alongside any photos you took yourself. For an older or listed building in a place like Fobbing, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Photographs and a written report every time
- An independent look at the roof
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords and agents in Fobbing book surveys as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How big the roof is
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What to tell us when you get in touch
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- When you need the report by
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Places near Fobbing
What else we do in Fobbing
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Fobbing
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Fobbing. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, frequently gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Michael, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Ortu Corringham Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. Landlords with a home close to Basildon station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Fobbing is about 2 miles north-east of Stanford-le-Hope, in Thurrock. In Fobbing, as across Thurrock, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Thurrock coverage includes Fobbing. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Surveys in SS17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as High Road, Patricia Drive and Greenacres Mews, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Corringham (1 mile south), Vange (2 miles north-east), Stanford-le-Hope (2 miles south-west), Balstonia (2 miles south-west) and Lee Chapel (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Grays (7 miles south-west), South Ockendon (8 miles west), Chadwell St Mary (6 miles south-west), Aveley (10 miles west), Tilbury (7 miles south-west) and South Stifford (8 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Fobbing
We work in homes and buildings around Gable Hall School, Vange Hill and White Lion Public House. The nearest railway station is Basildon station, roughly 2.1 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Basildon University Hospital (1.5 miles north-west) and Eastgate Shopping Centre (2.2 miles north). The countryside around Fobbing includes Fobbing Marsh.
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere like Fobbing needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Leave side gates unlocked
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Roof by roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge and hip tiles take the full force of the wind. We record any that have lifted, cracked or come away.
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Fobbing questions
Do you cover smaller places like Fobbing?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Fobbing, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
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. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we can’t say how it will turn out.
What does a storm damage report cost?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.