Essex · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Tilbury Juxta Clare
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Tilbury Juxta Clare and the rest of Essex. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- New damp or leaks inside
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Storm damage roof report in Tilbury Juxta Clare: what you get
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. 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. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. If you are worried about roofs hit by falling trees and damaged gutters and fascias, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Roofs in small places like Tilbury Juxta Clare often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Tilbury Juxta Clare (CO9)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Tilbury Juxta Clare roofs and the weather
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, 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 is detailed. Hedingham Castle, about 3 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Tilbury Juxta Clare. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Tilbury Juxta Clare is in Essex. We cover Tilbury Juxta Clare and the rest of Essex. Our area takes in places right across Essex. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Here we cover the CO9 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Belchamp Road and Mill Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Tilbury Juxta Clare: Little Yeldham (1 mile south-east), Oaker Hill (1 mile south-west), Great Yeldham (1 mile south) and Ridgewell (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Braintree (10 miles south), Saffron Walden (14 miles west), Halstead (7 miles south-east), Great Dunmow (14 miles south-west), Great Notley (12 miles south) and Bocking (10 miles south).
What’s near Tilbury Juxta Clare
A little further out are Hedingham Castle (3 miles south-east) and Zero2 Bus Museum (2.1 miles south).
FAQs for Tilbury Juxta Clare
Do you carry out roof surveys in Tilbury Juxta Clare?
Yes, Tilbury Juxta Clare is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Tilbury Juxta Clare as anywhere else.
Will you come out to Tilbury Juxta Clare?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Insurers normally exclude wear and tear. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about one to two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The written report follows by email.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it is not 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.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
How it works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a village or hamlet like Tilbury Juxta Clare, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
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Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Tilbury Juxta Clare
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Common roof problems in Tilbury Juxta Clare
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. Your insurer still makes the decision.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Water coming in after the storm
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Damaged ridges and hips
The streets around a church like Parish Church of St Margaret are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Before booking anyone
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report