Essex · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Thundersley
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Thundersley. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Loose or torn flashings
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes an hour or two at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In Thundersley, many roofs join a neighbour’s, so shared parts are looked at as far as they can be seen from your property. It’s useful to know about previous repairs, leaks or recent work, so time on site goes where it is needed.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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How a storm damage roof report works in Thundersley
We inspect the roof from wherever it can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and higher points, from the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. If part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. You get a photo-illustrated written report to give to your insurer. We survey gutters and fascias, flashings and flat roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damaged pots on the stack and damaged flat roof membrane.
Strong winds lift loose tiles, slates and ridge pieces in towns like Thundersley as anywhere. What counts as a storm depends on your policy; many use gusts of around 55 mph. A report setting out the damage, with photographs, helps you explain what you’ve found. Because wear and tear is typically excluded, the age of any damage matters.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Thundersley (SS7, SS6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Thundersley
What else we do in Thundersley
What we are asked to look at in Thundersley
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Water coming in after the storm
- Roofs hit by falling trees
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Thundersley Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What insurance they carry
How we price storm damage roof reports
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The property’s address and postcode
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Areas we can’t see safely
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- A price for the repairs
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
Storm damage roof reports in Thundersley: local notes
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Thundersley, 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. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
For landlords with property near Rayleigh station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. The streets around a church like Church of St Peter are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Thundersley is about 3 miles north of Canvey Island, in Essex. We provide storm damage roof reports for householders, landlords and businesses in Thundersley and the surrounding area. Thundersley is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work for storm damage roof reports. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Every address in SS7 and SS6 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Thundersley Church Road, Church Road and London Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Thundersley: South Benfleet (1 mile south-west), Tarpots (1 mile west), North Benfleet (2 miles west), Bowers Gifford (3 miles west) and Nevendon (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (12 miles north), Basildon (5 miles west), Brentwood (12 miles west), Maldon (12 miles north), Canvey Island (3 miles south) and Billericay (8 miles north-west).
Around Thundersley
Around Thundersley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Deanes School. The nearest railway station is Rayleigh station, about 1.7 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Rayleigh Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Chartwell Private Hospital (2.9 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Little Haven Nature Reserve.
Questions from Thundersley
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Thundersley?
Often, yes. Thundersley is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Do you cover Thundersley?
Yes, Thundersley is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
How long does the survey take?
It typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our reports start from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report does not include repair costs.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What happens if roof problems are left?
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. In a family home in Thundersley, a small roof fault lets water into places you can’t see, soaking loft insulation, wall tops and timbers. By the time a stain appears on a ceiling, there is more to put right.
For a price for your roof in Thundersley, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Over 20 years’ experience
- PI and public liability insurance
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.