Essex · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Marks Tey, Essex
We carry out storm damage roof reports in Marks Tey and the rest of Essex. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Flat roof edges peeled back
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. We record which are loose or damaged.
How a storm damage roof report works in Marks Tey
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. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We are not loss adjusters, and we can’t tell you whether a claim will succeed. We survey slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are lead lifted at abutments and broken or displaced guttering.
In a village or hamlet like Marks Tey, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. 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. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Marks Tey (CO6)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The kind of building and roof involved
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. If that does not resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Don’t go up a ladder to look.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Around Marks Tey, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Marks Tey
With an independent report, you have something specific to show your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, so you are not relying only on your own photos. Older cottages and farmhouses around Marks Tey can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
What you get with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Storm damage roof reports in Marks Tey: local notes
The wider area around Marks Tey has a long history of building, with Layer Marney Tower about 3.9 miles south. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
For landlords with property near Marks Tey station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Andrew, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Marks Tey is about 6 miles west of Colchester, in Essex. Bookings from Marks Tey are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: CO6. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on London Road, Well Side and Patten Close. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Little Tey (1 mile west), Easthorpe (1 mile south), Mulberry Green (1 mile south-east), Copford (1 mile east) and Broad Green (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Colchester (6 miles east), Chelmsford (15 miles south-west), Braintree (9 miles west), Maldon (11 miles south), Witham (8 miles south-west) and Camulodunum (5 miles east).
Landmarks near Marks Tey
Around Marks Tey, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Red Lion Public House. The nearest railway station is Marks Tey station, about 0.8 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Birch Castle (3.2 miles south-east) and Essex County Hospital (5.3 miles east). For a walk, there’s Iron Latch.
Common questions in Marks Tey
Is Marks Tey in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Marks Tey is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Marks Tey?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Insurers normally 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 strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It depends on your policy. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.