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Storm Damage Roof Report in Maldon
Storm damage roof reports in Maldon from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. We do not deal with the insurer on your behalf.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
About our storm damage roof report in Maldon
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It’s a written report with photos, sent by email. It does not price the repairs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. Typical surveys look at slates and tiles blown off the roof and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls, across gutters and fascias, ridges and hips and flat roofs.
Around a town like Maldon, leaks come from older and newer roofs alike. Older roofs suffer slipped slates, worn mortar and tired lead, while later houses can leak at valleys, verges and flat-roofed additions. The cause decides what happens next, so it’s worth finding it properly. It also tells you whether the problem is old wear or something more recent.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Maldon (CM9, CM3, CM0, CM8)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Maldon
Is my home in Maldon listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Maldon, 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 is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Safely, from the ground or a window. Do not use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below and we’ll inspect the rest from safe positions.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from ground level first if it’s safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. We photograph each gap.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails often fail first. We check whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
Storm damage roof reports around Maldon
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Maldon, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Maldon, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Maldon Primary School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Maldon is about 15 miles south-west of Colchester, in Essex. We provide storm damage roof reports for householders, landlords and businesses in Maldon and the surrounding area. Maldon is one of the places in Essex where we work for storm damage roof reports. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: CM9, CM3, CM0 and CM8. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on High Street, Market Hill and Brooke Square. Maldon is on the A414 and B1010, so it is easy for us to get to. Other places close to Maldon include Heybridge (1 mile north), Langford (2 miles north-west), Curling Tye Green (2 miles west), Broad Street Green (2 miles north) and Hazeleigh (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Colchester (15 miles north-east), Chelmsford (8 miles west), Basildon (14 miles south-west), Braintree (12 miles north-west), Canvey Island (15 miles south) and Billericay (13 miles south-west). Maldon is among the bigger towns we cover in Essex.
Near you in Maldon
Around Maldon, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Plume School, Plume Library and The Ship And Anchor Public House. A little further out are Maldon & District Agricultural & Domestic Museum (3.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Maldon Wick.
Places near Maldon
What else we do in Maldon
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
How the survey works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. For a visit in Maldon, we need access to the loft, any rooms with leaks or stains, and the outside of the building. Mention gates, side passages and anything at the back. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the loft space where it is safe.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Related advice
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Maldon
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How big the roof is
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Maldon
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Landlords and agents in Maldon book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.