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Storm damage roof report in Holland-on-Sea, Essex
Storm damage roof reports in Holland-on-Sea, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Holland-on-Sea
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. We record the damage and where it is, backed up with photos.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- New damp or leaks inside
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
Living close to Pickers Ditch Meadow is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Before booking anyone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
Storm damage roof report in Holland-on-Sea
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. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. The report includes photos of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. The claim decision rests with your insurer. Common reasons to book are damage from fallen branches or debris and gutters pulled loose in the wind, across ridges and hips, flat roofs and gutters and fascias.
Houses in smaller places like Holland-on-Sea can stand more in the open, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. A leak that only appears in certain weather often points to an exposed detail. Tell us when it happens when you get in touch. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Holland-on-Sea (CO15)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports in Holland-on-Sea: local notes
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Holland-on-Sea, where storms can bring strong gusts off the sea. 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, alongside a good many post-war and newer estates. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Thorpe Hall lies about 3.4 miles north, so building around Holland-on-Sea goes back a long way. Leaks in period homes nearby frequently come from lead work and valleys that have been patched before. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Holland Haven Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Holland-on-Sea is about 2 miles east of Clacton-on-Sea, in Essex. We survey roofs in Holland-on-Sea and the rest of Essex, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Chelmsford.
All of CO15 is covered for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on York Road, Cliff Road and Nansen Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Clacton-on-Sea (2 miles west), Bocking's Elm (3 miles west), Pig Street (3 miles north-west), Little Clacton (3 miles north-west) and Thorpe Cross (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Colchester (14 miles north-west), Harwich (9 miles north), Camulodunum (15 miles west), Greenstead (13 miles north-west), Wivenhoe (11 miles west) and Brightlingsea (7 miles west).
Around Holland-on-Sea
Around Holland-on-Sea, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Pickers Ditch Meadow, Clacton County High School and The Oakwood Inn. The nearest railway station is Clacton-On-Sea station, about 2 miles south-west. Green spaces nearby include Great Holland Pits.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before you book.
What to tell us when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What’s prompted the survey
- The property’s address and postcode
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. For a survey in Holland-on-Sea, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- A decision on your insurance claim
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
Holland-on-Sea questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Holland-on-Sea?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is Holland-on-Sea within the area you cover?
Yes. Holland-on-Sea is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Please do not climb onto the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
What’s the best way to book?
Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Towns and villages near Holland-on-Sea
What else we do in Holland-on-Sea
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Holland-on-Sea
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.