Essex · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Fordham
We carry out storm damage roof reports in Fordham and the rest of Essex. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Wind, rain and roofs in Fordham
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, alongside a good many post-war and newer estates. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. For landlords with property near Chappel & Wakes Colne station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Fordham is about 5 miles north-west of Colchester, in Essex. Roofs in Fordham get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Essex. Across Essex, we cover Fordham. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
All of CO6 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include Church Road, Herring's Way and Sunnyside Road, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Fordham, we cover Fordham Heath (1 mile south), Gallows Green (1 mile south), Wormingford (2 miles north), West Bergholt (2 miles east) and Little Horkesley (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Colchester (5 miles south-east), Braintree (11 miles west), Maldon (14 miles south), Witham (11 miles south-west), Camulodunum (4 miles south-east) and Halstead (7 miles west).
Around Fordham
Around Fordham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Three Horseshoes Public House. The nearest railway station is Chappel & Wakes Colne station, about 1.9 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Severalls Hospital (3.9 miles east) and Mount Bures (2.9 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Sergeants Orchard.
About our storm damage roof report in Fordham
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and don’t climb onto the roof. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. We survey ridges and hips, slate and tile slopes and gutters and fascias, and common reasons people get in touch are torn or lifted flat roof coverings and gutters pulled loose in the wind.
Roofs in small places like Fordham 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, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Fordham (CO6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older rural homes like those around Fordham can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Book a survey
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Fordham, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Fordham. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Also near Fordham
What else we do in Fordham
Why get it checked now?
With an independent report, you have something specific to show your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, so you are not relying only on your own photos. Older cottages and farmhouses around Fordham can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why book us in Fordham
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Package prices that include VAT
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Fordham
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Which survey package you book
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How big the roof is
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- When you need the report by
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. We record both the storm damage and the older wear.
Clay and concrete tiles
Older tiles held only by nibs, without nails or clips, can lift more easily. We record what we can see of the fixings.
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
If you are unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
Fordham: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Fordham is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Fordham?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The report follows by email.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
How do I book a survey in Fordham?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run seven days a week.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.