Essex · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Great Tey, Essex
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Great Tey, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Damaged pots on the stack
Useful tips for Great Tey property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Great Tey
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Your policy document sets out its own definition. We do not decide whether a storm met that test. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. The claim decision rests with your insurer. If you’re worried about lead lifted at abutments and damaged flat roof membrane, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Being in a small place like Great Tey makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Great Tey (CO6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Great Tey questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Great Tey?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Great Tey?
Yes, Great Tey is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so you know what the roof shows. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
How are storm damage reports priced?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs are not part of the report.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Leave it or get it looked at?
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from the ground. That keeps a record of how it looked. For an older or listed building in a place like Great Tey, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why us?
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- An independent view of the roof
- 20+ years’ experience
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Storm damage roof reports in Great Tey: local notes
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Barnabas, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. If you let a flat or house near Chappel & Wakes Colne station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Great Tey is about 5 miles south-east of Halstead, in Essex. We provide storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Great Tey and nearby. Our area takes in places right across Essex, large and small. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in CO6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on The Street, Chrismund Way and Greenfield Drive. If you’re just outside Great Tey, we cover Swan Street (1 mile north), Chappel (2 miles north), Rose Green (2 miles north-east), Wakes Colne (2 miles north) and Fordstreet (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (6 miles east), Braintree (8 miles west), Maldon (12 miles south), Witham (8 miles south-west), Camulodunum (5 miles east) and Halstead (5 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Great Tey
In Great Tey, that means homes and buildings near The Chequers Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Great Tey is Chappel & Wakes Colne station, roughly 1.8 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Mount Bures (4.1 miles north) and Halstead Hospital (5.7 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Sergeants Orchard.
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Negotiating a claim settlement
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
How we price storm damage roof reports
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How big the roof is
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take an hour or two for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Great Tey, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there’s access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
How to prepare
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Great Tey
Landlords and agents in Great Tey book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.