Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Aldenham, Hertfordshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm around Aldenham, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Loose or torn flashings
Storm damage roof report in Aldenham: what you get
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Check your own policy wording. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. The report includes photos of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. The claim decision rests with your insurer. We’re often asked to look into ridge tiles that have come loose and roofs hit by falling trees, across slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and chimney stacks.
Roofs in small places like Aldenham 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, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photos 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. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Aldenham (WD25)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes about one to two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Aldenham can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. We don’t deal with the insurer on your behalf.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
Aldenham roofs and the weather
High Elms Manor, about 2.5 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Aldenham. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Living close to Garston Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. For landlords with property near Garston station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Aldenham is about 2 miles east of Watford, in Hertfordshire. Whether the building in Aldenham is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Aldenham is one of the places in Hertfordshire where we work for storm damage roof reports. London is in our area too.
Every address in WD25 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on The Crescent, Red Lion Close and Church Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Round Bush (1 mile east), Patchetts Green (1 mile south), Kemprow (1 mile north-east), Letchmore Heath (1 mile south-east) and Meriden (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Hemel Hempstead (7 miles north-west), St Albans (5 miles north), Welwyn Garden City (11 miles north-east), Harpenden (10 miles north), Cheshunt (13 miles east) and Hatfield (8 miles north-east).
Near you in Aldenham
In Aldenham, that means homes and buildings near Three Compasses Public House, Garston Park and Queens' School. Aldenham’s nearest station is Garston station, roughly 1.4 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Hilfield Castle (1.7 miles south-east) and Watford General Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Aldenham include Stanmore Common.
Common roof problems in Aldenham
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Water coming in after the storm
- Lead lifted at abutments
Take a building like Fair Field Junior School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. We photograph any we find.
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. Each one is recorded with photos.
Honest limits
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Areas we can’t see safely
- Estimates of repair costs
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Aldenham questions
Is Aldenham within the area you cover?
Yes, Aldenham is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you cover Aldenham?
Yes, Aldenham is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
Each policy has its own definition. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but your policy sets the actual test.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.