Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Braughing
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Braughing, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. Damage is photographed and described.
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. We photograph and describe each one.
About our storm damage roof report in Braughing
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. We survey gutters and fascias, slate and tile slopes and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about gutters pulled loose in the wind and holes or cracks caused by debris.
Being in a small place like Braughing makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Braughing (SG11)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Estimates of repair costs
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
Questions from Braughing
Do you cover smaller places like Braughing?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you cover Braughing?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Braughing is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it isn’t resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
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. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We are not loss adjusters and don’t act for you with the insurer. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Nearby places to Braughing
Also in Braughing
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Braughing?
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. People typically call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Water coming in after the storm
Anyone responsible for a site like Jenyns First School and Nursery will know that a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
What to check before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their insurance cover
Leaks and storm damage in Braughing
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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Historic houses such as Much Hadham Palace, about 4 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Braughing goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take an older house close to Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Braughing is about 6 miles north-west of Bishop's Stortford, in Hertfordshire. Surveys in Braughing work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
Every address in SG11 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include The Street, Pentlows and Northfield, and we cover them all. Other places close to Braughing include Hay Street (1 mile north-west), Westmill (2 miles north-west), Albury (2 miles east), Gravesend (3 miles east) and Furneux Pelham (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Stevenage (9 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (6 miles south-east), Welwyn Garden City (12 miles south-west), Hitchin (13 miles west), Hoddesdon (11 miles south) and Cheshunt (14 miles south).
Around Braughing
We work in homes and buildings around The Axe And Compasses Public House, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Moated mound (3.7 miles east).
The survey, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about one to two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Braughing often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Tips that help
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each area of damage. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.