Essex · London and the South East
Old Heath Storm Damage Roof Report
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Old Heath and across Essex.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Old Heath roofs and the weather
Old Heath is within about 4 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you let a flat or house near Hythe station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Old Heath Community Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Old Heath is about 1 mile south of Greenstead, in Essex. We provide storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Old Heath and nearby. Old Heath is one of the places in Essex we cover for storm damage roof reports. There is also a page for Chelmsford.
Here we cover the CO2, CO1 and CO4 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Wick Road, Haven Road and D'arcy Road and the roads around them. We also cover The Hythe (1 mile north), Berechurch (1 mile south-west), Rowhedge (1 mile south-east), Greenstead (1 mile north) and Wivenhoe Cross (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Clacton-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Maldon (14 miles south-west), Witham (13 miles west), Harwich (15 miles east), Halstead (13 miles west) and Heybridge (13 miles south-west).
Around Old Heath
In Old Heath, that means homes and buildings near The Bell pub, Thomas Lord Audley School and Language College and Donyland Lodge, among other places. The nearest railway station is Hythe station, roughly 1 mile north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Essex County Hospital (1.9 miles north-west) and Grandad's Photography Museum (1.5 miles north-west). Not far away are Cockaynes Wood.
Storm damage roof report in Old Heath: what you get
We inspect the roof from wherever it can be seen safely: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there is access, and the roof itself where that’s safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. We note any part we couldn’t see. You get a written report with photographs to give to your insurer. Common reasons to book are damaged flat roof membrane and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles, across flat roofs, flashings and ridges and hips.
In a smaller place like Old Heath, some roofs face open ground, so wind and driving rain find any weakness in ridges, verges and flashings. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that is a useful clue. Let us know when it happens when you contact us. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Place
- Old Heath (CO2, CO1, CO4)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Old Heath questions
Is Old Heath within the area you cover?
Yes, Old Heath is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is my home in Old Heath listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Only from ground level or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not 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 and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It does not include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
How we price storm damage roof reports
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The property’s address and postcode
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Old Heath, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
What we’re asked to look at in Old Heath
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. We cannot say whether the decision will change.
Look out for signs like these:
- Lead lifted at abutments
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Roofs hit by falling trees
If you live in an older home near St Barnabas, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether VAT is added on top
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Check your policy for how to report damage
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a smaller place like Old Heath, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.