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Storm Damage Roof Report in Fordstreet
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Fordstreet.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
How a storm damage roof report works in Fordstreet
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It’s a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It doesn’t price the repairs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for that. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. We survey chimney stacks, flashings and gutters and fascias, and the problems we are asked to look at most are torn or lifted flat roof coverings and stains appearing after strong winds.
Roofs in small places like Fordstreet often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Fordstreet (CO6)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- The outcome of a claim
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
Towns and villages near Fordstreet
What else we do in Fordstreet
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a small place like Fordstreet, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there’s access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Before we arrive
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Common roof problems in Fordstreet
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. We record the damage and where it is, backed up with photos.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Loose or torn flashings
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damaged pots on the stack
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Margaret and St Catherine, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Worn mortar under ridge tiles can let them lift in a storm. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. Our report notes recent damage and older defects.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Fordstreet
How do I find out if my home in Fordstreet is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you come out to Fordstreet?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Complain to your insurer first. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we cannot predict the outcome.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The written report follows by email.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Fordstreet roofs and the weather
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, 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 is detailed. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask.
If you own a rental within reach of Chappel & Wakes Colne station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Anyone responsible for a site like Holy Trinity CofE Primary School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Fordstreet is about 5 miles west of Colchester, in Essex. Roofs in Fordstreet get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Essex. Fordstreet is one of the places in Essex we cover. There is also a page for Chelmsford.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: CO6. You will find streets such as Ford Street, Fordstreet Hill and Ponders Road. Other places close to Fordstreet include Rose Green (1 mile north-west), Chappel (2 miles north-west), Swan Street (2 miles west), Wakes Colne (2 miles north-west) and Great Tey (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Colchester (5 miles east), Braintree (10 miles west), Maldon (13 miles south), Witham (10 miles south-west), Camulodunum (4 miles south-east) and Halstead (7 miles west).
Local landmarks in Fordstreet
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Queen's Head Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Chappel & Wakes Colne station, about 1.8 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Essex County Hospital (4.4 miles east) and Mount Bures (3.6 miles north). The countryside around Fordstreet includes Iron Latch.