Essex · London and the South East
Lee-over-Sands Storm Damage Roof Report
We carry out storm damage roof reports in Lee-over-Sands and the rest of Essex. We survey on any day of the week.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Lead lifted at abutments
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Lee-over-Sands
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Take photos from the ground or from windows, and don’t climb onto the roof. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. Typical surveys look at slipped or missing slates or tiles and holes or cracks caused by debris, on gutters and fascias, ridges and hips and flashings.
Roofs in small places like Lee-over-Sands frequently stand in the open, 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 written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Lee-over-Sands (CO16)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Rural addresses near Lee-over-Sands can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s 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.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Lee-over-Sands
Lee-over-Sands is within about 1 mile of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
Whatever the street in Lee-over-Sands, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Lee-over-Sands is about 5 miles south-west of Clacton-on-Sea, in Essex. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Lee-over-Sands for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Storm damage roof reports in CO16 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you’re just outside Lee-over-Sands, we cover Seawick (1 mile east), Point Clear (2 miles north), St Osyth (2 miles north-east), Jaywick (3 miles east) and Brightlingsea (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Colchester (10 miles north-west), Clacton-on-Sea (5 miles north-east), Harwich (14 miles north-east), Camulodunum (11 miles north-west), Greenstead (10 miles north-west) and Burnham-on-Crouch (14 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Lee-over-Sands
The nearest railway station is Clacton-On-Sea station, roughly 4.7 miles east. The countryside around Lee-over-Sands includes Colne Point nature reserve.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Lee-over-Sands
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
For a price for your roof in Lee-over-Sands, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
FAQs for Lee-over-Sands
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Lee-over-Sands, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
How do I find out if my home in Lee-over-Sands is listed?
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.
How do I book a survey in Lee-over-Sands?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Stay off the roof. Take photos from the ground or from windows. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Raise it with your insurer first. If it is not resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Do you work in Lee-over-Sands?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, Lee-over-Sands included.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Lee-over-Sands
Gusts work at anything on a roof that’s loose or exposed. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
Common reasons to book include:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged pots on the stack
If you own a rental within reach of Clacton-On-Sea station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Honest limits
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Estimates of repair costs
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- File receipts for anything you pay for
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.