Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Batchworth Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Batchworth from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Batchworth questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Batchworth?
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 Batchworth within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. You will then get the report by email.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. If it’s safe, photograph the damage before it’s covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
How a storm damage roof report works in Batchworth
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. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. If you are worried about roofs hit by falling trees and broken or displaced guttering, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Roofs in small places like Batchworth frequently stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Place
- Batchworth (WD3)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Areas we cannot see safely
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Batchworth
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
Storm damage roof reports in Batchworth: local notes
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. About 4.4 miles north-west lies Chenies Manor House, a reminder of how long the area around Batchworth has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as 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 run a business near Charter Place, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running. If you let a flat or house near Rickmansworth station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Batchworth is about 1 mile south of Rickmansworth, in Hertfordshire. If you’re in Batchworth, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Batchworth is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire where we work. You can also see our page for London.
We survey roofs across WD3 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Moor Lane, London Road and Home Farm Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Being close to the A404 and A4145, Batchworth is simple for us to get to. Close by, we survey roofs in Woodcock Hill (1 mile south-west), Rickmansworth (1 mile north), Batchworth Heath (1 mile south-east), Moor Park (1 mile east) and Croxley Green (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Watford (4 miles north-east), Hemel Hempstead (9 miles north), St Albans (10 miles north-east), Harpenden (14 miles north), Hatfield (13 miles north-east) and Borehamwood (8 miles east).
Landmarks near Batchworth
Around Batchworth, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Feathers Public House, Rickmansworth Aquadrome and Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School. The closest station to Batchworth is Rickmansworth station, about 0.9 miles north-west. A little further out are Charter Place (3.3 miles north-east) and Hertfordshire Fire Brigade Museum (3.4 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Tumbling Bay and Chorleywood Common.
Leave it or get it looked at?
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it’s better to know. Our report gives an honest view of both, so there are no surprises later. For an older or listed building in a place like Batchworth, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
What you get with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about one to two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere as small as Batchworth, 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 start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the roof space where it is safe.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Batchworth
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How big the roof is
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects often fail in high winds. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. We record which are damaged and where.