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Fordham Heath Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Fordham Heath, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit usually takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Fordham Heath 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Keep pets in another room
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Storm damage roof report in Fordham Heath
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Check your own policy wording. We do not decide whether a storm met that test. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. The report includes photographs of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We survey flashings, flat roofs and gutters and fascias, and people most frequently book us about damaged gutters and fascias and new damp or leaks inside.
For a small place like Fordham Heath, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Where
- Fordham Heath (CO3, CO6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Fordham Heath?
Gusts work at anything on a roof that’s loose or exposed. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Water coming in after the storm
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Before booking anyone
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What insurance they carry
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Will the report include photos?
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The size of the roof
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to tell us when you contact us
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The address and postcode of the property
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Fordham Heath, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Fordham Heath questions
Is Fordham Heath in the area you cover?
Yes, Fordham Heath is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Fordham Heath as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Fordham Heath is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Only from ground level or from windows. Do not use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. 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.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The report follows by email.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
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Can I check my roof myself?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Fordham Heath
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Fordham Heath. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- A price for the repairs
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Fordham Heath
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, and plenty of post-war and modern estates besides. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Landlords with a home close to Marks Tey 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 All Saints Church: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Fordham Heath is about 3 miles north-west of Camulodunum, in Essex. Fordham Heath is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Essex, large and small. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: CO3 and CO6. You will find streets like Heath Road, Halstead Road and Porter's Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Gallows Green (1 mile west), Fordham (1 mile north), West Bergholt (2 miles east), Great Horkesley (3 miles north-east) and Wormingford (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (4 miles east), Braintree (11 miles west), Maldon (13 miles south-west), Witham (10 miles south-west), Camulodunum (3 miles south-east) and Halstead (8 miles west).
Landmarks near Fordham Heath
In Fordham Heath, that means homes and buildings near The Cricketers pub and The Stanway School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Marks Tey station, about 2.1 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Colchester Castle (3.9 miles east) and Social History Museum (3.8 miles east). Not far away are Iron Latch.