Essex · London and the South East
Great Canney Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports across Great Canney, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Storm damage roof report in Great Canney: what you get
Our storm damage report starts from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It is not 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. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. We survey flashings, ridges and hips and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are damage from fallen branches or debris and new damp or leaks inside.
Roofs in small places like Great Canney 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.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Great Canney (CM3)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Great Canney
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Height and safe access
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How big the roof is
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older rural homes like those around Great Canney can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
How to book
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Great Canney
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Great Canney. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
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Great Canney roofs and the weather
Great Canney is within about 4 miles of the coast. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is 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.
Take an older house close to Parish Church of St Mary: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. If you let a flat or house near North Fambridge station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Anyone responsible for a site like Cold Norton Primary School will know that a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Great Canney is about 4 miles south of Maldon, in Essex. Surveys in Great Canney work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Great Canney is one of the places in Essex we cover. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Surveys in CM3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover Farther Howegreen (1 mile north-east), Cold Norton (1 mile east), Stow Maries (1 mile south), Howegreen (1 mile north) and Purleigh (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (9 miles north-west), Basildon (11 miles south-west), Braintree (15 miles north), Brentwood (15 miles west), Maldon (4 miles north) and Canvey Island (11 miles south).
Near you in Great Canney
Around Great Canney, our work takes us to homes and buildings near William de Ferrers School and The Prince Of Wales Public House and the streets around them. Great Canney’s nearest station is North Fambridge station, roughly 2 miles south-east of the centre. Green spaces nearby include Stow Maries Halt.
Common questions in Great Canney
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Great Canney?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is the coastal weather around Great Canney hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Only from the ground or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. Binoculars can help you see damage from below and we’ll inspect the rest from safe positions.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Great Canney?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run seven days a week.
Do you work in Great Canney?
Yes. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Great Canney.
Honest limits
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- A price for the repairs
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Negotiating a claim settlement
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
Why act early in Great Canney
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Acting quickly usually means less damage overall. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Why book us in Great Canney
- A written report with photographs
- PI and public liability insurance
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. We record which are loose or damaged.
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.