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Oxley Green Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Oxley Green from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Useful tips for Oxley Green property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
How a storm damage roof report works in Oxley Green
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. If you are worried about stains appearing after strong winds and lead lifted at abutments, we can find out what’s behind it.
Roofs in small places like Oxley Green often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Oxley Green (CM9)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Oxley Green
Branches and trees frequently come down on roofs during storms. We record the damage and where it is, with photos.
Common reasons to book include:
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Thurstable School, 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?
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Landlords, agents and block managers in Oxley Green
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Why it is worth a survey now in Oxley Green
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. Our report gives an honest view of both, so there are no surprises later. Older and listed buildings around Oxley Green may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Prices that include VAT
The survey, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. On timing, it typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Cottages and farmhouses around Oxley Green often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Honest limits
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Estimates of repair costs
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Oxley Green
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
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Oxley Green: your questions answered
Is the coastal weather around Oxley Green hard on roofs?
Often, yes. Oxley Green is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Oxley Green?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The written report follows by email.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. The report does not include repair costs.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. If it’s safe, photograph the damage before it’s covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Oxley Green
Oxley Green is within about 4 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than 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 frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, and plenty of post-war and modern estates besides. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
Trees in and around Tiptree Parish Field shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. For landlords with property near Kelvedon station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Oxley Green is about 6 miles east of Witham, in Essex. Wherever you are in Oxley Green, we can come and survey your property. Oxley Green is one of the places in Essex we cover for storm damage roof reports. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Every address in CM9 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Tolleshunt Knights (1 mile north), Tolleshunt D'Arcy (2 miles south-east), Little Totham (2 miles south-west), Tolleshunt Major (2 miles south-west) and Totham Hill (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (9 miles north-east), Chelmsford (13 miles west), Braintree (11 miles north-west), Maldon (6 miles south-west), Witham (6 miles west) and Rochford (15 miles south).
Landmarks near Oxley Green
Around Oxley Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Tiptree Parish Field and the streets around them. The closest station to Oxley Green is Kelvedon station, roughly 4.4 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Anchor Press Museum (1.5 miles north-west) and Birch Castle (4 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Oxley Meadow.