Essex · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Thorington Street
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Thorington Street, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damaged ridges and hips
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
Storm damage roof report in Thorington Street: what you get
We inspect the roof from wherever it can be seen safely: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there is access, and the roof itself where that’s safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. We note any part we couldn’t see. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. Common reasons to book are torn or lifted flat roof coverings and gutters pulled loose in the wind, across chimney stacks, gutters and fascias and ridges and hips.
For a small place like Thorington Street, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Thorington Street (CO6)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects often fail in high winds. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We record what we can see of the fixings.
What we’re asked to look at in Thorington Street
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. What happens next is up to the insurer.
We’re often asked to look at:
- New damp or leaks inside
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
Whatever the street in Thorington Street, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- What insurance they carry
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their track record with similar roofs
Surveys for landlords and agents in Thorington Street
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Storm damage roof reports in Thorington Street: local notes
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. With Castle House about 3.7 miles south-east, Thorington Street sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Thorington Street is about 6 miles north of Colchester, in Essex. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Thorington Street. Thorington Street is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: CO6. We also cover the places around Thorington Street: Withermarsh Green (1 mile north), Scotland Street (1 mile north-west), Higham (1 mile east), Boxted Cross (2 miles south) and Hornestreet (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Colchester (6 miles south), Harwich (15 miles east), Camulodunum (7 miles south), Halstead (13 miles west), Greenstead (6 miles south) and Tiptree (14 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Thorington Street
Well-known places in the area include Little Wenham Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and Severalls Hospital (4.6 miles south). Open spaces near Thorington Street include Arger Fen.
Thorington Street questions
Will you come out to Thorington Street?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is Thorington Street in the area you cover?
Yes, Thorington Street is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Thorington Street as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage, which you can pass to your insurer.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is not usually covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The written report follows by email.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we will explain what’s needed.
What we do, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. In total, it takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere as small as Thorington Street, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.