Essex · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Horsleycross Street
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Horsleycross Street, with photos and a written report.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
About our storm damage roof report in Horsleycross Street
We inspect the roof from wherever it can safely be seen: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there’s access, and the roof itself where that’s safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. If part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. Common reasons to book are damaged flat roof membrane and lead lifted at abutments, across ridges and hips, chimney stacks and flashings.
Roofs in small places like Horsleycross Street frequently stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Horsleycross Street (CO11)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Horsleycross Street: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Horsleycross Street is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Horsleycross Street?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It depends on your policy. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Check your policy wording.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs are not included, so ask a roofer to quote.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
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What we cannot see
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Estimates of repair costs
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit typically takes about one to two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Around Horsleycross Street, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- 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
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
Advice
Useful tips for Horsleycross Street property owners
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It’s your record to use.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Horsleycross Street
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Horsleycross Street, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. About 4.5 miles north-west lies Castle House, a reminder of how long the area around Horsleycross Street has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If you let a flat or house near Mistley station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Horsleycross Street is about 8 miles west of Harwich, in Essex. We survey roofs in Horsleycross Street and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Horsleycross Street is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Here we cover the CO11 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Horsley Cross (1 mile south), Little Bromley (2 miles west), Mistley (2 miles north), Manningtree (2 miles north-west) and Lawford (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Colchester (8 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (8 miles south), Harwich (8 miles east), Camulodunum (9 miles west), Greenstead (7 miles west) and Wivenhoe (6 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Horsleycross Street
Around Horsleycross Street, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Cross Inn. Horsleycross Street’s nearest station is Mistley station, about 2 miles north. The countryside around Horsleycross Street includes Wrabness Nature Reserve.
Common roof problems in Horsleycross Street
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Loose or torn flashings
- Water coming in after the storm
Anyone responsible for a site like Manningtree High School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
What to check before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Why act early in Horsleycross Street
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. Around Horsleycross Street, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot 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.
Why book us in Horsleycross Street
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- PI and public liability insurance
See our cost guide and our case studies.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. We record which are loose or damaged.
Clay and concrete tiles
Broken or missing tiles leave the underlay exposed to rain. Each gap is recorded with a photo.