Essex · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in East Horndon
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in East Horndon, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
What we can’t see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- How your policy defines a storm
- A decision on your insurance claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
About our storm damage roof report in East Horndon
We inspect the roof from wherever it can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and higher points, from the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. We note any part we couldn’t see. You get a report with photographs to give to your insurer. We survey flat roofs, flashings and ridges and hips, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are lead lifted at abutments and damaged gutters and fascias.
Somewhere as small as East Horndon, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We check what can be seen safely and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- East Horndon (CM13)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in East Horndon
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Landlords, agents and building managers in East Horndon and across Essex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in East Horndon
A storm frequently finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
Common reasons to book include:
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near All Saints Church, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. We record which are loose or damaged.
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. We record any damage we can see.
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere like East Horndon needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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Storm damage roof reports around East Horndon
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like West Horndon Primary School, 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 West Horndon station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
East Horndon is about 4 miles south-east of Brentwood, in Essex. Surveys in East Horndon work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Our Essex coverage includes East Horndon. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Every address in CM13 is covered for storm damage roof reports. That includes homes and businesses on Southend Arterial Road, Elliots Close and Tilbury Road. Other places close to East Horndon include West Horndon (1 mile south-west), Herongate (1 mile north), Childerditch (2 miles west), Little Warley (2 miles west) and Bulphan (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (12 miles north-east), Basildon (4 miles east), Brentwood (4 miles north-west), Canvey Island (11 miles east), Billericay (4 miles north-east) and Rayleigh (11 miles east).
Around East Horndon
For rail, the closest station is West Horndon station, roughly 1 mile south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Spire Hartswood Hospital (3.1 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Langdon Nature Reserve.
Common questions in East Horndon
Do you carry out roof surveys in East Horndon?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and East Horndon is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like East Horndon?
Yes, East Horndon is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Stay off the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.