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Storm damage roof report in Great Holland, Essex
Storm damage roof reports around Great Holland, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Roofs hit by falling trees
About our storm damage roof report in Great Holland
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It’s a written report with photos, sent by email. It isn’t a repair quote and doesn’t include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for that. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. We are frequently asked to look into broken or displaced guttering and damaged pots on the stack, across gutters and fascias, slate and tile slopes and flashings.
In a village or hamlet like Great Holland, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Great Holland (CO13)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Great Holland
Great Holland is within about 2 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, 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’s detailed.
With Thorpe Hall about 2.2 miles north-west, the area around Great Holland has a long history. Older roofs around here can leak at old repairs as readily as at original details. If you look after a building like Kirby Primary Academy, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you own a rental within reach of Kirby Cross station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Great Holland is about 3 miles north-east of Clacton-on-Sea, in Essex. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Great Holland for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Here we cover the CO13 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Rosery Mews, Orchard Drive and Laxton Grove or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Great Holland, we cover Kirby Cross (1 mile north-east), Kirby-le-Soken (1 mile north-east), Thorpe Cross (2 miles north-west), Lane End (2 miles north) and Frinton-on-Sea (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Colchester (14 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (3 miles south-west), Harwich (7 miles north), Camulodunum (15 miles west), Greenstead (12 miles west) and Wivenhoe (11 miles west).
What’s near Great Holland
Around Great Holland, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Tendring Technology College, The Ship Inn and Greensward and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Kirby Cross station, roughly 0.6 miles north. For a walk, there is Great Holland Pits.
Towns and villages near Great Holland
What else we do in Great Holland
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Around Great Holland, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Useful tips for Great Holland property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Great Holland
How do I find out if my home in Great Holland is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Great Holland?
Frequently, yes. Great Holland is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Do you cover Great Holland for storm damage roof reports?
Yes. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Great Holland.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. 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.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Stay off the roof. Take photos from the ground or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails frequently fail first. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- The outcome of a claim
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
What affects the price in Great Holland
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- House, block, shop or office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Every price we give includes VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before you book.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Why it is worth a survey now in Great Holland
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, alongside any photos you took yourself. For an older or listed building in a place like Great Holland, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Great Holland
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
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