Essex · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Great Burstead
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Great Burstead. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Lead lifted at abutments
Storm damage roof report in Great Burstead
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It isn’t a repair quote and does not include repair costs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. If you are worried about water coming in after the storm and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flashings, gutters and fascias and chimney stacks alike.
Roofs in small places like Great Burstead frequently stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Great Burstead (CM11, SS15)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Great Burstead
Landlords and building managers frequently need a written record after a storm. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
If you run a business near Eastgate Shopping Centre, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their insurance cover
FAQs for Great Burstead
Is Great Burstead within the area you cover?
Yes, Great Burstead is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you cover Great Burstead?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
Each policy has its own definition. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but your policy sets the actual test.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. Our report then records the roof.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof for you to send to your insurer.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
That’s not something we can promise. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
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Storm damage roof reports in Great Burstead: local notes
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Ingatestone Hall, about 4.6 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Great Burstead. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary Magdalene, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Take a building like St Peter's Catholic Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Great Burstead is about 2 miles south-east of Billericay, in Essex. From houses to flats and shops in Great Burstead, we can survey the roof. Our area takes in places right across Essex, large and small. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
We work across CM11 and SS15 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Local streets include Mill Road, Southend Road and Tyrrells Road, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Crays Hill (1 mile east), Little Burstead (1 mile west), Billericay (2 miles north-west), Ramsden Bellhouse (2 miles north-east) and Ramsden Heath (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (9 miles north), Brentwood (6 miles west), Maldon (13 miles north-east), Canvey Island (8 miles south-east), Rayleigh (7 miles east) and Wickford (4 miles east).
Local landmarks in Great Burstead
Around Great Burstead, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Kings Head pub and The Billericay School. For rail, the closest station is Billericay station, roughly 2.1 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Eastgate Shopping Centre (2.5 miles south) and Barleylands Farm Museum (within half a mile south). Open spaces near Great Burstead include Norsey Wood.
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It’s your record to use.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. They can damage the roof in high winds.
Roof by roof
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.
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. We record which are loose or damaged.
What happens if roof problems are left?
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. In a place like Great Burstead, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why us?
- Over 20 years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, it usually takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a village or hamlet like Great Burstead, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Related advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.