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Storm damage roof report in Aston End, Hertfordshire
Need a storm damage roof report in Aston End? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Aston End: your questions answered
Should a flat-roofed garage or porch in Aston End be checked too?
It’s often worth it, as these roofs are easy to forget. On buildings from before 2000, cement sheet roofs may contain asbestos and should be checked by a specialist asbestos surveyor before anyone disturbs them.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Aston End?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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 Aston End in your area?
Yes. We cover Aston End and the rest of Hertfordshire. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take between one and two hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The report follows by email.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We’re not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
About our storm damage roof report in Aston End
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. We survey ridges and hips, flashings and gutters and fascias, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damaged pots on the stack and broken or displaced guttering.
Somewhere as small as Aston End, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Aston End (SG2)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails often fail first. We look at whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
The survey, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere as small as Aston End, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Other services in Aston End
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- The outcome of a claim
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
Why get it checked now?
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it’s better to know. Our report gives an honest view of both, so you know what the roof shows. For older village homes like those around Aston End, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
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 Aston End
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Prices that include VAT
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Aston End
Historic houses such as Aston Bury, about 1.6 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Aston End goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Anyone responsible for a site like Ashtree Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Landlords with a home close to Stevenage station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Aston End is about 1 mile east of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. We cover Aston End and the rest of Hertfordshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Aston End is one of the places in Hertfordshire where we work. London is in our area too.
We cover every part of the SG2 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Chells (1 mile north-west), Stevenage (1 mile west), Walkern (2 miles north-east), Bedwell (2 miles west) and Pin Green (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover St Albans (13 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (13 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (7 miles south), Harpenden (10 miles south-west), Hitchin (6 miles north-west) and Hoddesdon (12 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Aston End
Around Aston End, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Heathcote School, The Nobel School and Coopers Inn. Aston End’s nearest station is Stevenage station, about 2.4 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Lister Hospital (3.1 miles north-west) and Benington Castle (1.4 miles east). For a walk, there’s Ridlins Mire.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
What we need to know
We will usually ask about:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.