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Little Burstead Storm Damage Roof Report
Wondering about the roof at a property in Little Burstead? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Little Burstead and across Essex.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Flat roof edges peeled back
About our storm damage roof report in Little Burstead
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We’re not loss adjusters, and we can’t tell you whether a claim will succeed. Typical surveys look at damaged pots on the stack and slipped or missing slates or tiles, on chimney stacks, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes.
Somewhere as small as Little Burstead, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
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.
- Where
- Little Burstead (CM12)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a hamlet or village like Little Burstead, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Tell us about parking before the day
Book a survey
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Little Burstead, call 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Common roof problems in Little Burstead
Landlords and building managers frequently need a written record after a storm. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
Common reasons to book include:
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We record what we can see of the fixings.
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. The report notes any damage to the stack.
Nearby places to Little Burstead
Also in Little Burstead
Little Burstead: your questions answered
Will you come out to Little Burstead?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I find out if my home in Little Burstead is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when you book.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
That is not something we can promise. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Insurers typically exclude wear and tear. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report follows by email.
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Check the roof from ground level after strong winds. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Do not go up a ladder to look.
Storm damage roof reports around Little Burstead
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Ingatestone Hall, about 4 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Little Burstead. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Billericay station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as South Green Junior School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Little Burstead is about 2 miles south of Billericay, in Essex. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Little Burstead for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Essex, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
All of CM12 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Broomhills Chase, Laindon Common Road and Clock House Road or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside Little Burstead, we cover Great Burstead (1 mile east), Billericay (2 miles north), Crays Hill (3 miles east), Ramsden Bellhouse (3 miles east) and Ramsden Heath (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Chelmsford (10 miles north), Basildon (3 miles south-east), Brentwood (5 miles west), Maldon (14 miles north-east), Canvey Island (9 miles south-east) and Rayleigh (8 miles east).
Near you in Little Burstead
Around Little Burstead, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Billericay School and the streets around them. The closest station to Little Burstead is Billericay station, roughly 1.7 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Eastgate Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south-east) and Mayflower Community Hospital (1.2 miles north). The countryside around Little Burstead includes Norsey Wood.
How we price storm damage roof reports
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- House, block, shop or office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.