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Storm damage roof report in Wissington, Essex
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Wissington. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Broken or displaced guttering
What affects the price in Wissington
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- What made you get in touch
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Wissington
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Photograph the damage from the ground or a window, and never climb up. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. We are often asked to look into lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and damaged flat roof membrane, across ridges and hips, chimney stacks and gutters and fascias.
In a village or hamlet like Wissington, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Wissington (CO6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, often where nails have rusted. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. We record which are damaged and where.
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. For a village or hamlet like Wissington, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- 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.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
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Questions from Wissington
Will you come out to Wissington?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Wissington is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Will you check the loft?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. If it’s safe, photograph the damage before it is covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Acting quickly usually means less damage overall. Older cottages and farmhouses around Wissington can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Wissington
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.
Storm damage roof reports around Wissington
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary Wiston: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Anyone responsible for a site like Nayland Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If you let a flat or house near Bures station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Wissington is about 6 miles north of Colchester, in Essex. Surveys in Wissington work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at what can safely be seen, photographs and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Essex, large and small. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
All of CO6 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. We also cover the places around Wissington: Nayland (1 mile east), Little Horkesley (1 mile south), Cock Street (2 miles north), Leavenheath (2 miles north) and Wormingford (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Colchester (6 miles south), Braintree (14 miles south-west), Witham (15 miles south-west), Camulodunum (6 miles south), Halstead (9 miles west) and Greenstead (7 miles south-east).
Near you in Wissington
In Wissington, that means homes and buildings near Star And Garter Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Bures station, roughly 3.3 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Severalls Hospital (4 miles south-east) and Mount Bures (3.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Arger Fen.