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Storm Damage Roof Report in Prittlewell
We carry out storm damage roof reports in Prittlewell and the rest of Southend-on-Sea. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged pots on the stack
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Acting for you with the insurer
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Prittlewell
After a storm, safety comes first. Photograph the damage from the ground or a window, and never climb up. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. We survey flashings, flat roofs and slate and tile slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps where slates or tiles have gone and damaged gutters and fascias.
Around a town like Prittlewell, leaks come from older and newer roofs alike. On older roofs it’s often slates, mortar and lead that has split or lifted; later homes can leak at valleys, verges and flat roofs over extensions. The cause decides what happens next, so it is worth finding it properly. It also helps show whether the problem is long-standing wear or recent damage.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Prittlewell (SS0, SS2, SS1)
- Wider area
- Southend-on-Sea
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Prittlewell
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
What affects the price in Prittlewell
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- When you need the report by
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Towns and villages near Prittlewell
Also in Prittlewell
Prittlewell roofs and the weather
Prittlewell is within about 1 mile of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Southchurch Hall, about 1.3 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Prittlewell. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take a building like Westborough Academy: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. Living close to Prittlewell Square is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Hotels and guest houses near Prittlewell can’t easily close rooms for a leak, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Prittlewell is about 1 mile east of Southend-on-Sea, in Southend-on-Sea. Roofs in Prittlewell get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Southend-on-Sea. We cover towns and villages across Southend-on-Sea, large and small. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
We survey roofs across SS0, SS2 and SS1 for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Ely Road, Park Road and Park Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. With the A13 close by, Prittlewell is simple for us to get to. We also cover the places around Prittlewell: Southchurch (1 mile east), Sutton (2 miles north-east), Stonebridge (3 miles east), Thorpe Bay (3 miles south-east) and North Shoebury (3 miles east).
Local landmarks in Prittlewell
Typical jobs here are in homes near Southend High School for Boys, The Railway Hotel and St Hilda's School and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Prittlewell itself: Prittlewell station. Other landmarks nearby include Hadleigh Castle (4.1 miles west) and Southend University Hospital (0.8 miles north-west). Not far away are Two Tree Island.
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Semi-detached and terraced homes in a town like Prittlewell often share a roof line with the neighbours, so we check what can be seen of the shared parts from your side. Let us know about any known leaks, past repairs or building work when you book.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Related advice
Prittlewell questions
Do you cover Prittlewell?
Yes, Prittlewell is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Prittlewell as anywhere else.
How do I find out if my home in Prittlewell is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s 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.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and do not act for you with the insurer. We provide an independent record of the roof for you to send to your insurer.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from the ground first if it’s safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Why act early in Prittlewell
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is typically better. Blocked gutters and downpipes on homes in Prittlewell overflow onto walls. At roof level, a loose tile or tired flashing does the same. Neither gets better on its own.
For a price for your roof in Prittlewell, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- A photo-illustrated written report
- 20+ years’ experience
- An independent view of the roof
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. Our report notes recent damage and older defects.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.