Essex · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Harwich
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Harwich, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Water coming in after the storm
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Harwich
High winds typically affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. We survey gutters and fascias, flat roofs and flashings, and people most often book us about stains appearing after strong winds and holes or cracks caused by debris.
Strong winds lift loose tiles, slates and ridge pieces in towns like Harwich as anywhere. What counts as a storm depends on your policy; many use gusts of around 55 mph. A report setting out the damage, with photos, helps you explain what you’ve found, whether to an insurer or a roofer. Policies typically exclude wear and tear, which is why the age of the damage matters.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Harwich (CO12)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, so you’re not relying only on your own photos. Blocked gutters and downpipes on homes in Harwich overflow onto walls. A slipped tile or worn flashing does the same higher up. Neither gets better on its own.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Why book us in Harwich
- 20+ years’ experience
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Harwich?
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Loose or torn flashings
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Flat roof edges peeled back
For landlords with property near Dovercourt station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How soon the report will arrive
- What they won’t be able to tell you
Towns and villages near Harwich
What else we do in Harwich
Storm damage roof reports around Harwich
Harwich lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where storms can bring strong gusts off the sea. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, often gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Harwich, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Harwich is in Essex. We carry out storm damage roof reports for householders, landlords and businesses in Harwich and the surrounding area. Our Essex coverage includes Harwich and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Every address in CO12 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include Station Road, High Street and Market Street, all of which we cover. Harwich is on the A120 and B1352, which makes it simple to reach. If you are just outside Harwich, we cover Parkeston (1 mile north-west), Little Oakley (2 miles south-west) and Ramsey (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Clacton-on-Sea (10 miles south-west), Greenstead (14 miles west), Wivenhoe (14 miles west), Brightlingsea (13 miles south-west), Walton-on-the-Naze (6 miles south) and Bocking's Elm (11 miles south-west).
What’s near Harwich
We work in homes and buildings around St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and The Trafalgar Public House, among other places. Harwich’s nearest station is Dovercourt station, roughly 0.9 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Landguard Fort (2.5 miles east) and Harwich Museum (1.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Harwich include Copperas Wood.
Common questions in Harwich
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Harwich?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover Harwich?
Yes, Harwich is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
Only your insurer can decide that. We record the damage, with photos and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Do you look in the roof space?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
What affects the price in Harwich
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The size of the roof
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The kind of building and roof involved
- When you need the report by
- The address and postcode of the property
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Older stacks with worn pointing or cracked flaunching are more likely to suffer. Our report notes recent damage and older defects.
Lead flashings
Lifted flashings let rain run behind them into the roof. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. A visit in Harwich runs most smoothly with the loft hatch clear, side gates open and a parking spot in mind. If you will not be there yourself, let us know who will let us in.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Advice
What we cannot see
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- How your policy defines a storm
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Harwich
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias