Essex · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Housham Tye
Storm damage roof reports around Housham Tye, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
About our storm damage roof report in Housham Tye
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Falling branches can cause damage too. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. If you are worried about broken or displaced guttering and damaged flat roof membrane, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Roofs in small places like Housham Tye frequently 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, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Housham Tye (CM17)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports in Housham Tye: local notes
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. The wider area around Housham Tye has a long history of building, with Barrington Hall about 4.8 miles north-east. If your home is one of 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.
Homes near green spaces like Gibberd Garden can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Take a building like Mark Hall School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Housham Tye is about 3 miles east of Harlow, in Essex. Anywhere in Housham Tye, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property. Housham Tye is one of the places in Essex where we work. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Here we cover the CM17 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Other places close to Housham Tye include Matching Tye (1 mile east), Matching (1 mile north-east), Loyter's Green (1 mile south-east), Newman's End (1 mile north-east) and Foster Street (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (13 miles east), Harlow (3 miles west), Brentwood (12 miles south-east), Billericay (15 miles south-east), Loughton (10 miles south-west) and Waltham Abbey (10 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Housham Tye
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Gibberd Garden. The closest station to Housham Tye is Harlow Mill station, roughly 2.2 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Harlow Mill (2.4 miles west) and Mark Hall Cycle Museum (2.5 miles west). Open spaces near Housham Tye include Sawbridgeworth Marsh.
Useful tips for Housham Tye property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It is your record to use.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Housham Tye
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. We record storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Around Housham Tye, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
All our prices include VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What you get with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- An independent look at the roof
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What we are asked to look at in Housham Tye
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. What happens next is up to the insurer.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
For landlords with property near Harlow Mill station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes between one and two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older roofs in small places like Housham Tye can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there’s access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Checking the roof from the ground
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Questions from Housham Tye
Do you cover Housham Tye?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Housham Tye is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Housham Tye?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it isn’t resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. You’ll then get the report by email.
How do I book a survey in Housham Tye?
Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It varies by policy. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but your policy sets the actual test.