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Storm Damage Roof Report in Little Bentley
Storm damage roof reports across Little Bentley, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Little Bentley
After a storm, safety comes first. Photograph the damage from the ground or a window, and never climb up. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. We survey slate and tile slopes, flat roofs and flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are holes or cracks caused by debris and slates and tiles blown off the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Little Bentley, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Little Bentley (CO7)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Little Bentley
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. The decision still rests with the insurer.
Common reasons to book include:
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
Little Bentley questions
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Little Bentley?
Often, yes. Little Bentley is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Little Bentley?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
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What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Little Bentley frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Why get it checked now?
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, so you are not relying only on your own photos. Older cottages and farmhouses around Little Bentley can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why book us in Little Bentley
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Storm damage roof reports around Little Bentley
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Little Bentley, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave. Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Thorpe Hall, about 4.7 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Little Bentley. On older roofs nearby, leaks frequently trace back to lead flashings, valleys and gutters. Landlords with a home close to Great Bentley station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Little Bentley is about 7 miles north-west of Clacton-on-Sea, in Essex. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Little Bentley and the surrounding area. Little Bentley is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover for storm damage roof reports. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Every address in CO7 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Church Road, Tendring Road and Manningtree Road, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Monkey Street (1 mile west), Cowey Green (2 miles west), Hare Green (2 miles west), Balls Green (2 miles south-west) and Great Bromley (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (8 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (7 miles south-east), Harwich (8 miles east), Camulodunum (9 miles west), Greenstead (6 miles west) and Tiptree (15 miles west).
Local landmarks in Little Bentley
Around Little Bentley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Bricklayers pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Great Bentley station, roughly 2.7 miles south. For a walk, there is Weeleyhall Wood.
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Photograph damage inside the house too
If you are 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.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.