Essex · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Great Bromley
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Great Bromley, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Loose or torn flashings
About our storm damage roof report in Great Bromley
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We are not loss adjusters and can’t tell you if your claim will succeed. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. Common reasons to book are broken or displaced guttering and slipped or missing slates or tiles, on gutters and fascias, flashings and ridges and hips.
In a village or hamlet like Great Bromley, 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. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Great Bromley (CO7)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a hamlet or village like Great Bromley, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
How to prepare
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Great Bromley roofs and the weather
Great Bromley lies within about 5 miles of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Take an older house close to Church of St George: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. With Castle House about 4 miles north, the area around Great Bromley has a long history. Older roofs in the area may have lead flashings, valleys and gutters that have been patched many times.
Great Bromley is about 6 miles east of Colchester, in Essex. We survey roofs in Great Bromley and the rest of Essex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Essex, large and small. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
We survey roofs across the CO7 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Badley Hall Road, Brook Street and Hall Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Cowey Green (1 mile south-east), Hare Green (1 mile south-east), Balls Green (1 mile south), Monkey Street (2 miles east) and Frating Green (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Colchester (6 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (8 miles south-east), Harwich (10 miles east), Camulodunum (7 miles west), Greenstead (4 miles west) and Tiptree (13 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Great Bromley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ardleigh Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Alresford station, roughly 3.2 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Colchester Hospital (5.6 miles west) and Wivenhoe Chapel Museum (3.6 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Cockaynes Wood.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. We record any damage we can see.
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. The report shows each damaged area.
Questions from Great Bromley
Is Great Bromley within the area you cover?
Yes, Great Bromley is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Great Bromley listed or in a conservation area?
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. 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.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
Each policy has its own definition. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but your policy sets the actual test.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Great Bromley
Storms don’t only affect pitched roofs. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Loose or torn flashings
- Flat roof edges peeled back
If you own a rental within reach of Alresford station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Are they insured for the work?
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: 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.