Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Bedwell Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Bedwell. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
Why get it checked now?
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. In an older home around Bedwell, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why us?
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- 20+ years’ experience
- A report with photographs
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
How a storm damage roof report works in Bedwell
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. If you’ve noticed damage from fallen branches or debris and loose or torn flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Around Bedwell, 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. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Bedwell (SG1, SG2)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Being in a smaller place like Bedwell doesn’t change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in.
Nearby places to Bedwell
More services for Bedwell
How we price storm damage roof reports
To price your survey, we look at:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
For a price for your roof in Bedwell, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Anything about access we should know
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Bedwell roofs and the weather
Bedwell is part of Stevenage, one of the post-war new towns. Homes from the post-war decades are common in the new towns, many with low-pitched roofs in concrete tiles and flat-roofed garages or porches. Leaks on homes like these often come from flat-roofed additions or from rain driven up under low-pitched tiles. With Knebworth House about 2.4 miles south-west, Bedwell sits in an area with a long building history. 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.
Take an older house close to Parish Church of St Andrew and St George: leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Take a building like Broom Barns Primary School: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. For landlords with property near Stevenage station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Bedwell is about 1 mile south-west of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. We cover Bedwell and the rest of Hertfordshire. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Bedwell and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Milton Keynes page.
Surveys in SG1 and SG2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Fox Road, Penn Road and Silam Road or anywhere close by, we can help. With the A1155 close by, Bedwell is easy for us to reach for storm damage roof reports. Other places close to Bedwell include Stevenage (1 mile north-east), Pin Green (1 mile north), Chells (1 mile north-east), Rooks Nest (1 mile north) and St Nicholas (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover St Albans (12 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (15 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (7 miles south), Harpenden (9 miles south-west), Hitchin (5 miles north-west) and Hoddesdon (13 miles south-east).
Near you in Bedwell
We work in homes and buildings around The Heathcote School, Marriotts School and The Standard Bearer pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Stevenage station, about 0.7 miles west. A little further out are Wymondley Castle (3.2 miles north-west) and Stevenage Museum (under half a mile south-west). For a walk, there’s Pryor's Wood.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Bedwell
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. We record any damage we can see.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails often fail first. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
Bedwell questions
Is my home in Bedwell listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Are flat-roofed garages and porches in Bedwell worth including?
Frequently, yes, so mention it as you book. Many homes in new towns like Stevenage have flat-roofed garages and porches, and felt roofs frequently last around 15–20 years.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Safely, from the ground or a window. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below, and we will record the rest.