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Storm Damage Roof Report in Wickford
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Wickford, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- New damp or leaks inside
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
Common questions in Wickford
Do you carry out roof surveys in Wickford?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Wickford listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Will you check the loft?
Normally, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it is not 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.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Wickford?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Wickford
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We are not loss adjusters, and we cannot tell you whether a claim will succeed. We survey chimney stacks, ridges and hips and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles.
Extensions, dormers and conservatories are common on houses in towns like Wickford, and the joint between new and old is a classic place for water to get in. The flashings and upstands at those joints get a proper look, inside and out. The stain inside is often some way from where water gets in, especially around extensions.
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
- Wickford (SS12, SS11, CM11)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- How your policy defines a storm
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- A price for the repairs
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
Checking the roof from the ground
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In Wickford, many roofs join a neighbour’s, so we check what can be seen of the shared parts from your side. Tell us about any known leaks, past repairs or building work when booking.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Wind, rain and roofs in Wickford
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. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, alongside a good many post-war and newer estates. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Shop and office owners around Eastgate Shopping Centre may find that finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down. If you let a flat or house near Wickford station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Andrew, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Wickford is about 4 miles north-east of Basildon, in Essex. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Wickford for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across Essex, we cover Wickford. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
We work across SS12, SS11 and CM11 for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include High Street, Market Road and Upper Market Road. Wickford sits on or near the A129 and A132, which makes travel easy. We also cover Shotgate (1 mile east), Runwell (1 mile north), Battlesbridge (2 miles north-east), Rawreth (2 miles east) and Brock Hill (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (9 miles north), Basildon (4 miles south-west), Brentwood (10 miles west), Maldon (11 miles north-east), Canvey Island (6 miles south-east) and Billericay (5 miles west).
Near you in Wickford
Around Wickford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Beauchamps High School, among other places. The closest station to Wickford is Wickford station, about 0.7 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Rayleigh Castle (3.6 miles east) and Battlesbridge Motorcycle Museum (2.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Wickford includes Shotgate Thickets.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. We record which are loose or damaged.
Flat roof coverings
Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. We record what we find.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Don’t go up a ladder to look.