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Tendring Green Storm Damage Roof Report
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Tendring Green and across Essex, with plain-English findings.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Storm damage roof report in Tendring Green
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. Common reasons to book are broken or displaced guttering and damaged pots on the stack, across gutters and fascias, slate and tile slopes and flashings.
In a village or hamlet like Tendring Green, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Tendring Green (CO16)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. The survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Tendring 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 cannot see is noted.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
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Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
You will need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.
Tendring Green questions
Is the coastal weather around Tendring Green hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Do you cover smaller places like Tendring Green?
Yes, Tendring Green is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
What does a storm damage report cost?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it isn’t resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. We will confirm the timing when booking.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from the ground if it’s safe. That keeps a record of how it looked. For older village homes like those around Tendring Green, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
For a price for your roof in Tendring Green, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Tendring Green
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
Common roof problems in Tendring Green
A storm often finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Flat roof edges peeled back
For landlords with property near Weeley station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the price includes VAT
Roof by roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. Each one is recorded with photos.
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.
Leaks and storm damage in Tendring Green
Tendring Green is within about 4 miles of the coast, where storms can bring strong gusts off the sea. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, frequently gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. Historic houses like Thorpe Hall, about 3.6 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Tendring Green goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Edmund, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Tendring Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Tendring Green is about 6 miles north of Clacton-on-Sea, in Essex. If you are in Tendring Green, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Essex coverage includes Tendring Green. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
We work across CO16 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Chapel Lane and Heath Road or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Tendring Green, we cover Tendring Heath (1 mile north-west), Tendring (1 mile south), Stones Green (2 miles east), Oak Corner (2 miles east) and Weeley (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Colchester (9 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (6 miles south), Harwich (7 miles north-east), Camulodunum (10 miles west), Greenstead (7 miles west) and Wivenhoe (7 miles west).
What’s near Tendring Green
In Tendring Green, that means homes and buildings near The Fat Goose pub. Tendring Green’s nearest station is Weeley station, roughly 2.6 miles south of the centre. The countryside around Tendring Green includes Weeleyhall Wood.
What you can safely check yourself
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.