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Storm damage roof report in Baldock, Hertfordshire
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Baldock and across Hertfordshire.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Roofs hit by falling trees
About our storm damage roof report in Baldock
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 such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We give an honest view of what we see. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. Typical surveys look at loose or torn flashings and torn or lifted flat roof coverings, on ridges and hips, flashings and slate and tile slopes.
Around Baldock, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp on a chimney breast is not always rain from above, which is why it is worth tracing properly. It is worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Baldock (SG7, SG6)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Baldock
Is my home in Baldock listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Baldock?
Yes, Baldock is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report is sent afterwards by email.
What do I do if water is coming in?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. Our report then records the roof.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
What we do, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Parking around Baldock is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- 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.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
When to book a survey in Baldock
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. What happens next is up to the insurer.
Problems we come across often include:
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- New damp or leaks inside
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Hartsfield Junior Mixed and Infant School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Before you book anyone
- How soon the report will arrive
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What happens after the report arrives
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. We don’t deal with the insurer on your behalf.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.
DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Slate roofs
Slates often outlast the nails that hold them. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
Places near Baldock
Also in Baldock
Storm damage roof reports in Baldock: local notes
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. With Hinxworth Place about 3.6 miles north, Baldock sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St. Mary the Virgin, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. If you own a rental within reach of Baldock station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Baldock is about 2 miles north-east of Letchworth, in Hertfordshire. Bookings from Baldock are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire, large and small. There’s also a page for Milton Keynes.
All of SG7 and SG6 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Station Road and London Road and the roads around them. Baldock is on the A507 and B197, so it is easy for us to get to. Close by, we survey roofs in Clothall (2 miles south-east), Weston (2 miles south), Wallington (3 miles east), Rooks Nest (4 miles south) and St Nicholas (5 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Stevenage (6 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (13 miles south), Harpenden (14 miles south-west), Hitchin (5 miles south-west), Hertford (14 miles south) and Ware (14 miles south-east).
Near you in Baldock
In Baldock, that means homes and buildings near Norton School, The Knights Templar School and The White Lion Public House, among other places. Baldock has its own railway station: Baldock station. A little further out are Fairfield Hospital (2.8 miles west) and First Garden City Heritage Museum (1.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Purwell Ninesprings.
Why get it checked now?
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. Our report can then add a clear record. In an older home around Baldock, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.