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Storm damage roof report in Aspenden, Hertfordshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Aspenden, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Stains appearing after strong winds
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. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Aspenden, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Advice
Storm damage roof report in Aspenden: what you get
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Your policy document sets out its own definition. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. The claim decision rests with your insurer. We survey flashings, flat roofs and gutters and fascias, and people most frequently book us about torn or lifted flat roof coverings and new damp or leaks inside.
Many homes in small places like Aspenden face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, 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 is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Where
- Aspenden (SG9)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Checking the roof from the ground
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.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
FAQs for Aspenden
Is my home in Aspenden 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. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Aspenden?
Yes, Aspenden is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
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.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when you book.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our reports start from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Areas we can’t see safely
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
Why it is worth a survey now in Aspenden
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. We record storm damage and older defects, so there are no surprises later. Older cottages and farmhouses around Aspenden can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- Visits on any day of the week
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- An independent view of the roof
Storm damage roof reports around Aspenden
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Millfield First and Nursery School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. The streets around a church such as Parish Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Aspenden is about 7 miles east of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. We provide storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Aspenden and nearby. Aspenden is one of the places in Hertfordshire we cover for storm damage roof reports. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
All of SG9 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on London Road, Keen Avenue and Aspenden Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Aspenden: Westmill (1 mile south), Buntingford (1 mile north), Layston (1 mile north), Throcking (2 miles north-west) and Wyddial (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Stevenage (7 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (9 miles south-east), Welwyn Garden City (12 miles south-west), Hitchin (11 miles west), Hoddesdon (12 miles south) and Hatfield (15 miles south-west).
Near you in Aspenden
We work in homes and buildings around The Fox Public House and Freman College and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Anstey Hales Farm (4.2 miles north-east). Not far away are Hawkins Wood.
Useful tips for Aspenden property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Do not go up a ladder to look.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Chimney stacks
Wind can pull the flashings away from a chimney. Loose flashings are recorded.