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Storm damage roof report in Roundbush, Essex
A careful look at the roof at your property in Roundbush, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
What we’re asked to look at in Roundbush
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, backed up with photos.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
If you look after a building such as Cold Norton Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Before booking anyone
- How soon the report will arrive
- What the survey won’t cover
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Storm damage roof report in Roundbush: what you get
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Your policy document sets out its own definition. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. 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. The claim decision rests with your insurer. If you’ve noticed loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and broken or displaced guttering, we can find out what’s behind it, on gutters and fascias, ridges and hips and flat roofs alike.
Being in a small place like Roundbush makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned in advance. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
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.
- Place
- Roundbush (CM9)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leaks and storm damage in Roundbush
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Roundbush, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, often gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If you own a rental within reach of North Fambridge station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If you live in an older home near Parish Church of All Saints, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Roundbush is about 3 miles south of Maldon, in Essex. Roundbush is one of many places we visit across Essex, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across Essex, large and small. There is also a page for Chelmsford.
We survey roofs across CM9 for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include Fambridge Road, Burnham Road and Roundbush Road. If you’re just outside Roundbush, we cover Cold Norton (1 mile south-west), Farther Howegreen (1 mile west), Howegreen (1 mile west), Purleigh (1 mile west) and Great Canney (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (9 miles north-west), Basildon (12 miles south-west), Braintree (15 miles north), Maldon (3 miles north), Canvey Island (12 miles south) and Billericay (12 miles west).
Around Roundbush
In Roundbush, that means homes and buildings near The White Horse Public House, among other places. The closest station to Roundbush is North Fambridge station, about 2.4 miles south of the centre. Not far away are Stow Maries Halt.
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How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. On timing, most surveys take an hour or two for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Roundbush can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Prices for storm damage roof reports in Roundbush
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
- Anything about access we should know
- What kind of property and roof it is
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
What we can’t see
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- A decision on your insurance claim
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Roundbush
How do I find out if my home in Roundbush is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Roundbush?
Frequently, yes. Within about 3 miles of the sea, as Roundbush is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s 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.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. We note both storm damage and older defects, so it is clear what we found. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Only from the ground or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. We photograph any we find.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Roundbush
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.