Essex · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Little Wigborough
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Little Wigborough, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Storm damage roof reports for Little Wigborough homes and businesses
Storm damage roof report in Little Wigborough
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. 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. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. If you’ve noticed gaps where slates or tiles have gone and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Being in a small place like Little Wigborough makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Place
- Little Wigborough (CO5)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- The outcome of a claim
- Negotiating a claim settlement
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The roof’s overall size
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Older roofs in small places like Little Wigborough can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Wind, rain and roofs in Little Wigborough
Little Wigborough is within about 2 miles of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Historic houses such as Layer Marney Tower, about 3.2 miles north-west, show how far back building around Little Wigborough goes. Leaks in period homes nearby frequently come from lead work and valleys that have been patched before. If you live in an older home near Church of St Stephen, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Little Wigborough is about 6 miles south of Colchester, in Essex. Wherever you are in Little Wigborough, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Little Wigborough is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Surveys in CO5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Great Wigborough (1 mile west), Peldon (1 mile north-east), Layer Breton (3 miles north-west), Layer-de-la-Haye (3 miles north) and Malting Green (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (6 miles north), Braintree (14 miles north-west), Clacton-on-Sea (12 miles east), Maldon (9 miles south-west), Witham (10 miles west) and Camulodunum (6 miles north).
Around Little Wigborough
A little further out are Essex County Hospital (5.9 miles north) and Birch Castle (3.4 miles north-west). Not far away are Abbotts Hall Farm.
Towns and villages near Little Wigborough
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Common questions in Little Wigborough
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Little Wigborough?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Little Wigborough?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take about 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We’re not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage, which you can pass to your insurer.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Useful tips for Little Wigborough property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
You’ll need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.