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Storm damage roof report in Great Oakley, Essex
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Great Oakley.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Water coming in after the storm
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
About our storm damage roof report in Great Oakley
Our storm damage report starts from £150. It’s a report with photographs, sent by email. It does not price the repairs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for that. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. Common reasons to book are gaps where slates or tiles have gone and lead lifted at abutments, on chimney stacks, gutters and fascias and flat roofs.
For a small place like Great Oakley, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Great Oakley (CO12)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Around Great Oakley, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know where you stand. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Leaks and storm damage in Great Oakley
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Great Oakley. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, frequently gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Thorpe Hall, about 3.5 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Great Oakley. On older roofs nearby, leaks often trace back to lead flashings, valleys and gutters. For landlords with property near Wrabness station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Great Oakley is about 4 miles south-west of Harwich, in Essex. Roofs in Great Oakley get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Essex. Across Essex, we cover Great Oakley and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Surveys in CO12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Orchard Close and Hamford Drive. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Wix Green (1 mile north-west), Wix (2 miles west), Wrabness (3 miles north), Bradfield (4 miles north-west) and Bradfield Heath (4 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Colchester (12 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (7 miles south), Harwich (4 miles north-east), Camulodunum (13 miles west), Greenstead (11 miles west) and Wivenhoe (10 miles west).
Near you in Great Oakley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Maybush pub. Great Oakley’s nearest station is Wrabness station, about 2.6 miles north of the centre. The countryside around Great Oakley includes Stour Estuary RSPB reserve.
What else we do in Great Oakley
When to book a survey in Great Oakley
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.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Loose or torn flashings
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
For an older house near a landmark such as Parish Church of All Saints, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Which limits apply to the survey
Why act early in Great Oakley
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from the ground. Those photos show the damage as it was. In a place like Great Oakley, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Great Oakley
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Plain-English reports with photos
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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. Do not go up yourself.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Tips that help
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. If that does not resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
Questions from Great Oakley
Do you cover smaller places like Great Oakley?
Yes, we do. 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 roofs near the sea, like those around Great Oakley, take more of a battering?
It can do. Great Oakley 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.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The written report follows by email.
What if the roof was already worn?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so you know what the roof shows. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Will you check the loft?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.