Essex · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Wix
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Wix. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a small place like Wix, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the loft space where it is safe.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Tell us about parking before the day
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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About our storm damage roof report in Wix
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. We survey slate and tile slopes, flat roofs and ridges and hips, and common reasons people get in touch are flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and gaps where slates or tiles have gone.
Being in a small place like Wix makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. 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.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Wix (CO11)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, particularly where the nails have corroded. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. Damage is photographed and described.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Wix
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Wix. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Wix
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Wix, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, 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.
Historic houses like Thorpe Hall, about 4.3 miles south, show how far back building around Wix goes. Older roofs around here can leak at old repairs as readily as at original details. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. If you look after a building such as Wix and Wrabness Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Wix is about 5 miles west of Harwich, in Essex. Surveys in Wix work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Across Essex, we cover Wix. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Surveys in CO11 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Hunters Court, Colchester Road and Harwich Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Wix Green (1 mile east), Bradfield (2 miles north-west), Bradfield Heath (2 miles north-west), Great Oakley (2 miles east) and Wrabness (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Colchester (10 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (8 miles south), Harwich (5 miles east), Camulodunum (12 miles west), Greenstead (9 miles west) and Wivenhoe (8 miles south-west).
Around Wix
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The White Hart Inn. For rail, the closest station is Wrabness station, about 2.3 miles north-east. For a walk, there is Oakfield Wood and Alton Water.
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Why act early in Wix
Damage left open lets in more rain. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. Older cottages and farmhouses around Wix can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Wix
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The size of the roof
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Height and safe access
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What to tell us when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Common questions in Wix
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Wix?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Will you come out to Wix?
Yes, Wix is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for those.
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.
How do I book a survey in Wix?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
What we can’t see
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Areas we cannot see safely
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips