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Storm damage roof report in Apsley, Hertfordshire
Storm damage roof reports in Apsley and the rest of Hertfordshire. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Damaged ridges and hips
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Apsley
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. It sets out what is damaged, with photographs, and what we think the likely cause is. It’s yours to pass to your insurer. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We are not loss adjusters, and we cannot tell you whether a claim will succeed. Common reasons to book are water coming in after the storm and damaged gutters and fascias, across flat roofs, chimney stacks and gutters and fascias.
Older cottages and houses around Apsley may have roofs with little or no underlay. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Finding where it gets in, and whether it is old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Apsley (HP3, HP1, HP2)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. In total, it takes between one and two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Being in a smaller place like Apsley doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- 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.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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What else we do in Apsley
Why get it checked now?
Leaving storm damage can let water into the loft space and rooms below. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Apsley, so it is useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Apsley
- An independent view of the roof
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Visits on any day of the week
- Every finding written up with photos
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Useful tips for Apsley property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each area of damage. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we often see cracked and slipped slates. Each area is photographed and described.
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Apsley
The wider area around Apsley has a long history of building, with High Elms Manor about 4.1 miles south-east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Apsley 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. Low pitches let wind-driven rain reach further under the tiles, and flat-roofed garages and porches are common leak points.
Landlords with a home close to Apsley station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. Homes near green spaces such as Gadebridge Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Two Waters Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Apsley is about 1 mile south of Hemel Hempstead, in Hertfordshire. We survey roofs in Apsley and the rest of Hertfordshire. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Apsley. London is in our area too.
Surveys in HP3, HP1 and HP2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Lawn Lane, Avocet Road and Linnet Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside Apsley, we cover Felden (1 mile south-east), Boxmoor (1 mile north-west), Bennetts End (1 mile east), Nash Mills (1 mile south-east) and Grovehill (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Watford (6 miles south-east), St Albans (6 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (13 miles east), Harpenden (8 miles north-east), Hatfield (10 miles east) and Borehamwood (10 miles south-east).
What’s near Apsley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Gadebridge Park, The Hemel Hempstead School and The Oddfellows Arms and the streets around them. The closest station to Apsley is Apsley station, about 0.5 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Hemel Hempstead Hospital (0.9 miles north). Open spaces near Apsley include Long Deans.
FAQs for Apsley
Will you come out to Apsley?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is my home in Apsley listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. If it is safe, photograph the damage before it’s covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
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.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The report follows by email.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Apsley
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The roof’s overall size
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.