Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Barwick
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Barwick. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Barwick
High winds typically affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Falling branches can cause damage too. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. We survey slate and tile slopes, chimney stacks and gutters and fascias, and common reasons people get in touch are slipped or missing slates or tiles and stains appearing after strong winds.
For a small place like Barwick, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Barwick (SG11)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Barwick
Insurers often want evidence of what has been damaged and why. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. The decision still rests with the insurer.
Problems we come across often include:
- Water coming in after the storm
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damaged pots on the stack
Landlords with a home close to Ware station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What follow-up you get after the report
Places near Barwick
What else we do in Barwick
What happens if roof problems are left?
Damage left open lets in more rain. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. For an older or listed building in a place like Barwick, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Checking the roof from the ground
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Barwick and across Hertfordshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Questions from Barwick
How do I find out if my home in Barwick is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Barwick within the area you cover?
Yes. Barwick is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
That is not something we can promise. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run seven days a week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, it typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. For a village or hamlet like Barwick, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Wind, rain and roofs in Barwick
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. With Much Hadham Palace about 2.9 miles east, Barwick sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church like St Mary's are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Barwick is about 3 miles north-east of Ware, in Hertfordshire. We visit Barwick as part of our work across Hertfordshire, for homes and businesses alike. Barwick is one of the places in Hertfordshire where we work. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Storm damage roof reports in SG11 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Barwick: Colliers End (1 mile north-west), High Cross (1 mile south-west), Standon Green End (2 miles west), Cold Christmas (2 miles south) and Wadesmill (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (9 miles north-west), Bishop's Stortford (6 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (9 miles south-west), Harpenden (15 miles west), Hitchin (14 miles north-west) and Hoddesdon (7 miles south).
Local landmarks in Barwick
The closest station to Barwick is Ware station, roughly 3.7 miles south-west. A little further out are Hertford County Hospital (5.8 miles south-west) and Barrowfield (4.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Barwick include King's Meads.
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we often see cracked and slipped slates. Each area is photographed and described.
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. Damage is photographed and described.