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Storm Damage Roof Report in Great Totham
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Great Totham and the rest of Essex. We survey seven days a week.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
How a storm damage roof report works in Great Totham
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. It sets out what is damaged, with photos, and what we think the likely cause is. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We are not loss adjusters, and we cannot tell you whether a claim will succeed. Typical surveys look at gutters pulled loose in the wind and slates and tiles blown off the roof, across flat roofs, ridges and hips and gutters and fascias.
Older cottages and houses around Great Totham may have roofs with little or no underlay. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Finding where it gets in, and whether it is old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are frequently the first clue.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Great Totham (CM9)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Great Totham
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
If you look after a building like Great Totham Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
What to check before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How soon the report will arrive
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. We record which are damaged and where.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Damage left open lets in more rain. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Great Totham, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why us?
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- PI and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Great Totham
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Great Totham, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, and plenty of post-war and modern estates besides. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you let a flat or house near Witham station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Great Totham is about 3 miles south-east of Witham, in Essex. In Great Totham, as across Essex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in CM9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Heriot Way, Maldon Road and Staplers Close or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Great Totham, we cover Beacon Hill (1 mile north), Wickham Bishops (1 mile north-west), Broad Street Green (1 mile south), Great Braxted (2 miles north) and Langford (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Colchester (12 miles north-east), Chelmsford (9 miles west), Braintree (9 miles north-west), Maldon (3 miles south), Billericay (15 miles south-west) and Rayleigh (13 miles south).
Around Great Totham
In Great Totham, that means homes and buildings near The Bull Public House. For rail, the closest station is Witham station, roughly 3.1 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Maldon & District Agricultural & Domestic Museum (3.4 miles south-east). Not far away are Shut Heath Wood.
What affects the price in Great Totham
To price your survey, we check:
- Roof area
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Anything about access we should know
- The address and postcode of the property
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Questions from Great Totham
Do you cover smaller places like Great Totham?
Yes, Great Totham is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is Great Totham in the area you cover?
Yes, Great Totham is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
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.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Stay off the roof. Take photos from the ground or from windows. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Nearby places to Great Totham
What else we do in Great Totham
What we do, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about one to two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Parking around Great Totham is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.