Essex · London and the South East
Great Wigborough Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports across Great Wigborough, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Great Wigborough
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We aren’t loss adjusters, and we cannot say whether a claim will be paid. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. We survey flat roofs, slate and tile slopes and ridges and hips, and common reasons people get in touch are flat roof edges peeled back and damaged pots on the stack.
Many homes in small places like Great Wigborough face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Great Wigborough (CO5)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Estimates of repair costs
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Great Wigborough
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
How the survey works
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: 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. The visit typically takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Great Wigborough, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. In a small place like Great Wigborough, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- An independent view of the roof
- Package prices that include VAT
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Great Wigborough
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Also near Great Wigborough
Other services in Great Wigborough
Storm damage roof reports in Great Wigborough: local notes
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Great Wigborough. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, and plenty of post-war and modern estates besides. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Historic houses such as Layer Marney Tower, about 2.8 miles north-west, show how far back building around Great Wigborough goes. Older roofs in the area may have lead flashings, valleys and gutters that have been patched many times. Take an older house close to Church of St Stephen: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Great Wigborough is about 6 miles south of Colchester, in Essex. Roofs in Great Wigborough get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Essex. Across Essex, we cover Great Wigborough. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Here we cover the CO5 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. That includes homes and businesses on School Lane and Maldon Road. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Little Wigborough (1 mile east), Peldon (2 miles north-east), Layer Breton (2 miles north-west), Birch Green (3 miles north-west) and Layer-de-la-Haye (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Colchester (6 miles north), Braintree (14 miles north-west), Clacton-on-Sea (13 miles east), Maldon (9 miles south-west), Witham (9 miles west) and Camulodunum (6 miles north).
Local landmarks in Great Wigborough
Around Great Wigborough, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Kings Head Public House. Other landmarks nearby include Birch Castle (3.2 miles north-west). Not far away are Abbotts Hall Farm.
FAQs for Great Wigborough
Is my home in Great Wigborough listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is the coastal weather around Great Wigborough hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our reports start from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
We cannot say whether a claim will be paid. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
What affects the price in Great Wigborough
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
We’ll typically ask about:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.