Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Adeyfield 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 Adeyfield.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- New damp or leaks inside
How a storm damage roof report works in Adeyfield
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. We don’t decide whether a storm met that test. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. The claim decision rests with your insurer. We survey ridges and hips, slate and tile slopes and gutters and fascias, and people most frequently book us about roofs hit by falling trees and slates and tiles blown off the roof.
Older cottages and houses around Adeyfield may have roofs with little or no underlay. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there is little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Whether it is long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Adeyfield (HP2, HP3)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Areas we can’t see safely
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How big the roof is
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. It is your record to use.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
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What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Homes around Adeyfield often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the roof space where it is safe.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Leaks and storm damage in Adeyfield
Adeyfield is part of Hemel Hempstead, one of the post-war new towns. Homes from the post-war decades are common in the new towns, many with low-pitched roofs in concrete tiles and flat-roofed garages or porches. Leaks on homes like these often come from flat-roofed additions or from rain driven up under low-pitched tiles. About 4.2 miles east lies Batchwood Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Adeyfield has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you live near a park such as Gadebridge Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you live in an older home near St Barnabas, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. If you let a flat or house near Apsley station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Adeyfield is about 1 mile north-east of Hemel Hempstead, in Hertfordshire. We cover Adeyfield and the rest of Hertfordshire. Adeyfield is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for London.
Storm damage roof reports in HP2 and HP3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Tudor Road, Hardy Road and Great Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Being close to the A414, Adeyfield is simple for us to get to for storm damage roof reports. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Hemel Hempstead (1 mile south-west), Highfield (1 mile north-west), Grovehill (1 mile west), Woodhall Farm (1 mile west) and Leverstock Green (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Watford (7 miles south), St Albans (5 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (11 miles east), Harpenden (6 miles north-east), Hitchin (15 miles north-east) and Hatfield (9 miles east).
Local landmarks in Adeyfield
Around Adeyfield, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Adeyfield School, Gadebridge Park and Rose And Crown Public House. The nearest railway station is Apsley station, about 1.7 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Hemel Hempstead Hospital (0.9 miles south-west) and Redbourn Museum (3.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Long Deans and Verulamium Lake.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Adeyfield
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. Our report can then add a clear record. Blocked gutters on homes around Adeyfield overflow and soak walls, particularly where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Adeyfield
- Every finding written up with photos
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Adeyfield
Is my home in Adeyfield listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Adeyfield within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Please do not climb onto the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It does not include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for those.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.