Essex · London and the South East
Horseman Side Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Horseman Side, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Loose or torn flashings
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
About our storm damage roof report in Horseman Side
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We aren’t loss adjusters and cannot say whether a claim will be paid. We are often asked to look into cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and damaged gutters and fascias, on flashings, gutters and fascias and flat roofs.
Roofs in small places like Horseman Side often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Horseman Side (CM14)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Horseman Side
Do you cover Horseman Side?
Yes, Horseman Side is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Horseman Side as anywhere else.
How do I find out if my home in Horseman Side is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
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. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
How do I book a survey in Horseman Side?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Why it is worth a survey now in Horseman Side
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. Our report can then add a clear record. Around Horseman Side, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- An independent view of the roof
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
What affects the price in Horseman Side
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- When you need the report by
- The kind of building and roof involved
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Also near Horseman Side
What else we do in Horseman Side
Storm damage roof reports around Horseman Side
The wider area around Horseman Side has a long history of building, with Hill Hall about 4.2 miles north-west. 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. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Paul are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Drapers' Academy, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Horseman Side is about 3 miles north-west of Brentwood, in Essex. Horseman Side is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Horseman Side is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: CM14. Streets in the area include Tan House Lane and Horseman Side, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Waterhales (1 mile south-west), Navestock Heath (1 mile north-west), Navestock Side (1 mile north-east), Coxtie Green (1 mile east) and Bentley (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (12 miles north-east), Basildon (11 miles south-east), Harlow (10 miles north-west), Brentwood (3 miles south-east), Billericay (8 miles east) and Loughton (7 miles west).
What’s near Horseman Side
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Weald Country Park and King William IV Public House. The closest station to Horseman Side is Brentwood station, about 3.5 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Harold Wood Hospital (3.7 miles south). Open spaces near Horseman Side include Bedfords Park.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, it usually takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like Horseman Side needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the roof space where it’s safe.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Older tiles held only by nibs, without nails or clips, can lift more easily. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. We record what we find.
Common roof problems in Horseman Side
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. We cannot say whether the decision will change.
People typically book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Water coming in after the storm
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
If you own a rental within reach of Brentwood station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Questions to ask before you book
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their report turnaround times
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?