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Storm Damage Roof Report in Hertfordshire

From the largest town to the smallest village in Hertfordshire, our roof surveyors can carry out storm damage roof reports. Written reports with photos, and surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

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Where we work in Hertfordshire

In short: an independent record of roof damage after a storm. The lists below link to a page for each place, or call 07833 053749 to book.

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Storm damage roof reports across Hertfordshire: what to expect

Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. We note signs of each: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems like corroded nails or worn mortar. We give an honest view of what we see. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. We survey flat roofs, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes, and people most often book us about loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles.

There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours.

  1. You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
  2. We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
  3. The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
  4. We record fresh damage and older defects.
  5. You receive the written report with photos.

Prices in Hertfordshire

The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.

What you get with us

  • Surveys seven days a week
  • 5,000+ surveys completed
  • CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
  • Thermal imaging and drones used where they help

Book a survey

Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.

What’s near Watford

Typical jobs here are in homes near The Estcourt Arms, Watford St John's Church of England Primary School and Church of St Andrew. Also close by are Cassiobury Park (0.8 miles west) and The Watford UTC (0.5 miles east). Watford has its own railway station: Watford Junction station. Nearby you’ll also find Hilfield Castle (2.8 miles east) and Charter Place (0.5 miles south). For a walk, there’s Harrow Weald Common.

Leaks and storm damage across Hertfordshire

In Hertfordshire, our storm damage roof reports work takes in houses, flats and commercial buildings, in Watford, Hemel Hempstead and Stevenage and well beyond. You get a written record with photos.

Several airports in London and South East England have flight restriction zones around them, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any drone flight in Hertfordshire. Where permission is needed, the flight waits for it.

Watford: If you look after a building like Watford St John's Church of England Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. Historic houses such as High Elms Manor, about 2.6 miles north, show how far back building around Watford goes. Older roofs in the area may have lead flashings, valleys and gutters that have been patched many times.

What happens if roof problems are left?

If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from the ground. Those photos show the damage as it was.

Questions to ask before booking

  • What exactly goes into their report
  • What happens after the report arrives
  • What experience they bring
  • When you will get the report

Different roofs, different checks

Slate roofs

In high winds, slates can slip or go, frequently where nails have rusted. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.

Flat roof coverings

Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.

Signs you need a storm damage roof report

Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, with photographs.

Things that frequently lead to a survey include:

  • Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
  • Damaged gutters and fascias
  • Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
  • Torn or lifted flat roof coverings

How we price storm damage roof reports

Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:

  • House, block, shop or office
  • The shape of the roof and its details
  • Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
  • Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own

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. Our price is from £150, including VAT.

Booking your survey

These details help when you get in touch:

  • The kind of building and roof involved
  • The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
  • Dates you’re working to, like exchange
  • Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them

Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.

Tips from our surveys

A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:

  • Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
  • Keep invoices for temporary repairs
  • Photograph damage inside the house too
  • Keep a note of the date of the storm

Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.

After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Never climb onto the roof yourself.

Questions from Hertfordshire

How many surveys have you done?

We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.

What wind speed counts as a storm?

It varies by policy. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but check your own wording.

Will you go up on the roof?

Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.

I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?

Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.

What does a storm damage report cost?

Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs aren’t included, so ask a roofer to quote.

Does someone need to be in?

Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.

What if the roof was already worn?

Insurers usually exclude wear and tear. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. Your insurer decides the claim.

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