Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Apsley End Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Apsley End, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Storm damage roof report in Apsley End
After a storm, safety comes first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and do not climb onto the roof. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. We survey slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are loose or torn flashings and damaged gutters and fascias.
For a small place like Apsley End, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Apsley End (SG5)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Apsley End
Is my home in Apsley End listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Apsley End within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Only from ground level or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
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What we cannot see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Negotiating a claim settlement
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Apsley End
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a village or hamlet like Apsley End, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Advice
What we are asked to look at in Apsley End
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Loose or torn flashings
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
The streets around a church such as Church of All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Broken or missing tiles leave the underlay exposed to rain. We photograph each gap.
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. The report notes any damage to the stack.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Damage left open lets in more rain. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. Older and listed buildings around Apsley End may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Apsley End
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- An independent view of the roof
- Prices that include VAT
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Storm damage roof reports in Apsley End: local notes
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Shillington Lower School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Apsley End is about 5 miles north-west of Hitchin, in Hertfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Apsley End, the roof can be surveyed. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire. We also survey roofs in Milton Keynes.
Surveys in SG5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Hanscombe End Road, Sandy Heath Close and Chalkley Bush Close and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Apsley End, we cover Hanscombe End (1 mile north), Shillington (1 mile north-east), Hexton (2 miles south-west), Pegsdon (2 miles south) and Pirton (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Stevenage (10 miles south-east), Welwyn Garden City (15 miles south-east), Harpenden (12 miles south), Hitchin (5 miles south-east), Letchworth (6 miles east) and Letchworth Garden City (6 miles east).
What’s near Apsley End
Around Apsley End, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Musgrave Arms Shillington and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Keech Hospice Care (5 miles south-west) and Stondon Motor Museum (2.6 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Cain Hill and Pegsdon Hills.