Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Babbs Green Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Babbs Green, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
About our storm damage roof report in Babbs Green
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It is a written report with photographs, sent by email. It is not a repair quote and does not include repair costs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. If you’ve noticed holes or cracks caused by debris and lead lifted at abutments, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on slate and tile slopes, flashings and flat roofs alike.
In a village or hamlet like Babbs Green, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. 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.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Babbs Green (SG12)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. We don’t deal with the insurer on your behalf.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
Storm damage roof reports around Babbs Green
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. Much Hadham Palace, about 3.2 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Babbs Green. 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 any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you look after a building such as Wareside Church of England Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. For landlords with property near Ware station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Babbs Green is about 2 miles east of Ware, in Hertfordshire. Anywhere in Babbs Green, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Babbs Green and the places around it. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
We cover every part of SG12 for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include Kingham Road and Appleton Avenue. We also cover Wareside (1 mile south-east), Cold Christmas (1 mile north-west), Widford (2 miles east), Nether Street (2 miles east) and Hunsdon (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Stevenage (10 miles north-west), Bishop's Stortford (7 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (9 miles west), Hitchin (15 miles north-west), Hoddesdon (5 miles south) and Cheshunt (9 miles south).
Landmarks near Babbs Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Chequers Public House. The nearest railway station is Ware station, roughly 2.5 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Museum of Street Lighting (2.5 miles south-west) and Barrowfield (3.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Babbs Green include Amwell Quarry.
How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes about one to two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Babbs Green, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You let us know 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 is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Book a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Babbs Green
Is Babbs Green in the area you cover?
Yes, Babbs Green is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Babbs Green?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. If you’re still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, but we can’t say how it will turn out.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
Each policy has its own definition. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but check your own wording.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. We photograph and describe each one.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge and hip tiles take the full force of the wind. The survey notes loose, cracked or missing ridge and hip tiles.
Towns and villages near Babbs Green
What else we do in Babbs Green
What we are asked to look at in Babbs Green
Storms do not only affect pitched roofs. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
Problems we come across often include:
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Damaged ridges and hips
The streets around a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
What to check before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What insurance they carry
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Babbs Green
We confirm the exact price before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
What to let us know when you get in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- When you need the report by
- Anything about access we should know
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Estimates of repair costs
- How your policy defines a storm
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias