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Storm damage roof report in Point Clear, Essex
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Point Clear. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Water coming in after the storm
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails frequently fail first. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
Lead flashings
Old flashings that were already loose can give way in a storm. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.
About our storm damage roof report in Point Clear
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We’re not loss adjusters and cannot tell you if your claim will succeed. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. We survey flashings, chimney stacks and flat roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are lead lifted at abutments and flat roof edges peeled back.
Roofs in small places like Point Clear frequently stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Location
- Point Clear (CO16)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Point Clear
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, with photos.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Water coming in after the storm
If you live in an older home near Church of St James, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Questions to ask before you book
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- What experience they bring
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Will the report include photos?
Questions from Point Clear
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Point Clear, 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 corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Is my home in Point Clear listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. You’ll then get the report by email.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it is not resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Point Clear?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
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Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Check how your policy defines a storm
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How big the roof is
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Height and safe access
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Point Clear
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Wind, rain and roofs in Point Clear
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Point Clear, where storms can bring strong gusts off the sea. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Anyone responsible for a site like Colne Community School and College will know that a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. For landlords with property near Great Bentley station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Point Clear is about 5 miles west of Clacton-on-Sea, in Essex. In Point Clear, as across Essex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: CO16. Whether your property is on Oakmead Road, Seaview Terrace and Alpha Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Brightlingsea (1 mile north), Lee-over-Sands (2 miles south), St Osyth (2 miles east), East Mersea (2 miles west) and Seawick (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Colchester (9 miles north-west), Clacton-on-Sea (5 miles east), Harwich (14 miles north-east), Camulodunum (9 miles north-west), Heybridge (15 miles west) and Greenstead (8 miles north-west).
Near you in Point Clear
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ferry Boat Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Great Bentley station, roughly 4.1 miles north of the centre. For a walk, there is Howlands Marsh.
What we do, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere like Point Clear needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- 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.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.