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Storm Damage Roof Report in Great Wakering
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Great Wakering, with photos and a clear written report.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Broken or displaced guttering
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Great Wakering
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. We survey chimney stacks, gutters and fascias and flashings, and people most often book us about damaged gutters and fascias and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles.
Older cottages and houses around Great Wakering may have roofs with little or no underlay. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Whether it is long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Great Wakering (SS3)
- Region
- Southend-on-Sea
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Estimates of repair costs
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
The survey, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Great Wakering, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Related advice
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.
Lead flashings
Old flashings that were already loose can give way in a storm. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Check how your policy defines a storm
If you’re unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. If that does not resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
Nearby places to Great Wakering
Other services in Great Wakering
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Great Wakering
Insurers frequently want evidence of what has been damaged and why. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. Your insurer still makes the decision.
Common reasons to book include:
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- New damp or leaks inside
Landlords with a home close to Shoeburyness station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Storm damage roof reports around Great Wakering
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Great Wakering, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, 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 is detailed.
Southchurch Hall, about 3.4 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Great Wakering. On older roofs nearby, leaks frequently trace back to lead flashings, valleys and gutters. Take a building like Great Wakering Primary Academy: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Great Wakering is about 1 mile north-east of Shoeburyness, in Southend-on-Sea. Great Wakering gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Southend-on-Sea, large and small. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the SS3 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Conway Avenue and North Street and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Little Wakering (1 mile north-west), North Shoebury (1 mile south-west), Shoeburyness (1 mile south-west), Barling (2 miles north-west) and Stonebridge (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Southend-on-Sea (5 miles west), Prittlewell (4 miles west), Leigh-on-Sea (7 miles west), Westcliff-on-Sea (5 miles west), Southchurch (3 miles west) and Chalkwell (6 miles west).
Landmarks near Great Wakering
We work in homes and buildings around Shoeburyness High School and The White Hart Public House and the streets around them. Great Wakering’s nearest station is Shoeburyness station, roughly 1.5 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Southend University Hospital (5.1 miles west). For a walk, there’s Gunners Park and Shoebury Ranges.
Questions from Great Wakering
Is the coastal weather around Great Wakering hard on roofs?
Frequently, yes. Great Wakering 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.
Is Great Wakering within the area you cover?
Yes, Great Wakering is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Great Wakering?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Insurers usually exclude wear and tear. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. Your insurer decides the claim.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
We can’t say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from ground level first if it’s safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents and landlords in Great Wakering book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us.