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Storm Damage Roof Report in North Shoebury
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in North Shoebury, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Roofs hit by falling trees
About our storm damage roof report in North Shoebury
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. We do not decide whether a storm met that test. 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 broken or displaced guttering and holes or cracks caused by debris, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Around North Shoebury, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp on a chimney breast is not always rain from above, which is why it’s worth tracing properly. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- North Shoebury (SS3, SS1)
- Wider area
- Southend-on-Sea
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Flat roof coverings
Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. We record what we find.
Storm damage roof reports around North Shoebury
North Shoebury lies within about 1 mile of the sea. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. Historic houses like Southchurch Hall, about 2.3 miles west, show how far back building in the area around North Shoebury goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Living close to Shoeburyness Old Ranges is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary the Virgin, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
North Shoebury is about 4 miles east of Southend-on-Sea, in Southend-on-Sea. We visit North Shoebury as part of our work across Southend-on-Sea, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Southend-on-Sea, large and small. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in SS3 and SS1 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Elm Road, Antrim Road and Bulwark Road. Other places close to North Shoebury include Shoeburyness (1 mile south-east), Thorpe Bay (1 mile south-west), Little Wakering (1 mile north), Stonebridge (2 miles north-west) and Southchurch (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Southend-on-Sea (4 miles west), Prittlewell (3 miles west), Leigh-on-Sea (6 miles west), Westcliff-on-Sea (4 miles west), Chalkwell (5 miles west) and Eastwood (5 miles west).
Near you in North Shoebury
In North Shoebury, that means homes and buildings near Parsons' Barn pub, Shoeburyness Old Ranges and Futures Community College and the streets around them. The closest station to North Shoebury is Shoeburyness station, about 0.8 miles south-east. A little further out are Southend University Hospital (4.2 miles west) and Southend Historic Aircraft Museum (3.6 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Gunners Park and Shoebury Ranges.
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Why get it checked now?
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Acting quickly typically means less damage overall. In an older home around North Shoebury, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in North Shoebury
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Over 20 years’ experience
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to North Shoebury is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the loft space where it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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North Shoebury questions
How do I find out if my home in North Shoebury is listed?
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.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in North Shoebury?
Often, yes. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as North Shoebury is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Only from ground level or from windows. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level and we’ll inspect the rest from safe positions.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in North Shoebury
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
Look out for signs like these:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Anyone responsible for a site like St George's Catholic Primary School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- When you will get the report
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
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What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- The outcome of a claim
- Negotiating a claim settlement
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings