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Wix Green Storm Damage Roof Report
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Storm damage roof reports in Wix Green, with photos and a clear written report.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
About our storm damage roof report in Wix Green
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. Our report records both: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We give an honest view of what we see. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. If you’re worried about flat roof edges peeled back and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind, we can find out what’s behind it, on flashings, flat roofs and ridges and hips alike.
Roofs in small places like Wix Green often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Wix Green (CO11)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Wix Green
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Wix Green and across Essex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Wix Green: your questions answered
Is the coastal weather around Wix Green hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Is my home in Wix Green listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It does not include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. We note both storm damage and older defects, so it is clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Only from ground level or from windows. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level and we’ll inspect the rest from safe positions.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Wix Green?
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
Look out for signs like these:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Flat roof edges peeled back
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Mary, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
What happens if roof problems are left?
Damage left open lets in more rain. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Wix Green, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Visits on any day of the week
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Wix Green
Wix Green lies within about 3 miles of the sea. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. With Thorpe Hall about 4.2 miles south, Wix Green sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you look after a building like Wix and Wrabness Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you own a rental within reach of Wrabness station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Wix Green is about 5 miles west of Harwich, in Essex. Wix Green is one of many places we visit across Essex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Essex. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Every address in CO11 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Oakley Road and Harwich Road and the roads around them. We also cover Wix (1 mile west), Great Oakley (1 mile south-east), Wrabness (2 miles north), Bradfield (2 miles north-west) and Bradfield Heath (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (11 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (8 miles south), Harwich (5 miles east), Camulodunum (12 miles west), Greenstead (9 miles west) and Wivenhoe (9 miles south-west).
Near you in Wix Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The White Hart Inn. The closest station to Wix Green is Wrabness station, about 2 miles north. For a walk, there is Oakfield Wood and Alton Water.
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails often fail first. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge and hip tiles take the full force of the wind. We record any that have lifted, cracked or come away.
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
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The survey, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Rural addresses near Wix Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Arrange 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 call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.