Essex · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Thorpe Green, Essex
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Thorpe Green, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Storm damage roof report in Thorpe 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. If you’re worried about new damp or leaks inside and damaged ridges and hips, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
For a small place like Thorpe Green, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned in advance. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Thorpe Green (CO16)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Thorpe Green
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Storm damage roof reports around Thorpe Green
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Thorpe Green, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, alongside a good many post-war and newer estates. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Anyone responsible for a site like Rolph CofE Primary School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. For landlords with property near Thorpe-Le-Soken station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Historic houses such as Thorpe Hall, about 1 mile south-east, show how far back building around Thorpe Green goes. On older roofs nearby, leaks often trace back to lead flashings, valleys and gutters.
Thorpe Green is about 4 miles north of Clacton-on-Sea, in Essex. Thorpe Green gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
We work across CO16 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Paddock Drive, Colchester Road and Tendring Road. We also cover the places around Thorpe Green: Far Thorpe Green (1 mile west), Thorpe-le-Soken (1 mile south-east), Beaumont (1 mile north-east), Pig Street (1 mile south) and Oak Corner (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (11 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (4 miles south), Harwich (7 miles north-east), Camulodunum (12 miles west), Greenstead (9 miles west) and Wivenhoe (8 miles west).
Around Thorpe Green
In Thorpe Green, that means homes and buildings near The Rose and Crown pub. The closest station to Thorpe Green is Thorpe-Le-Soken station, about 1.2 miles south of the centre. Open spaces near Thorpe Green include Weeleyhall Wood.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects often fail in high winds. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Questions from Thorpe Green
Is my home in Thorpe Green 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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Thorpe Green?
Yes, Thorpe Green is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when booking.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Please do not climb onto the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
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 looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Height and safe access
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
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Useful tips for Thorpe Green property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. If that doesn’t resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It normally takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere as small as Thorpe Green, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.