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Storm damage roof report in Withermarsh Green, Essex
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Withermarsh Green, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- New damp or leaks inside
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Storm damage roof report in Withermarsh Green: what you get
After a storm, it helps to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We’re not loss adjusters and can’t tell you if your claim will succeed. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. We survey flashings, gutters and fascias and flat roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and roofs hit by falling trees.
Being in a small place like Withermarsh Green makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
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
- Withermarsh Green (CO6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- How your policy defines a storm
- A price for the repairs
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. Most surveys take an hour or two for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Withermarsh Green often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. Our report says whether it looks freshly damaged or worn over time.
Lead flashings
Old flashings that were already loose can give way in a storm. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.
Common questions in Withermarsh Green
Will you come out to Withermarsh Green?
Yes, Withermarsh Green is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How do I find out if my home in Withermarsh Green is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
We cannot say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Wind, rain and roofs in Withermarsh Green
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. Castle House, about 4.3 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Withermarsh Green. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Withermarsh Green is in Essex. If you’re in Withermarsh Green, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Withermarsh Green is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of CO6 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Scotland Street (1 mile west), Thorington Street (1 mile south), Higham (2 miles south-east), Stratford St Mary (3 miles south-east) and Boxted Cross (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (7 miles south), Harwich (15 miles east), Camulodunum (8 miles south), Halstead (13 miles west), Greenstead (7 miles south) and Tiptree (15 miles south-west).
Around Withermarsh Green
Nearby you’ll also find Severalls Hospital (5.5 miles south) and Little Wenham Castle (4.5 miles east). For a walk, there’s Groton Wood.
Why it is worth a survey now in Withermarsh Green
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is usually better. Around Withermarsh Green, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Withermarsh Green
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- An independent view of the roof
- Surveys on any day of the week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Withermarsh Green?
Insurers often want evidence of what has been damaged and why. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. Your insurer still makes the decision.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
In and around Withermarsh Green, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their insurance cover
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the inside of the roof is included