Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Brent Pelham Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Brent Pelham from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
About our storm damage roof report in Brent Pelham
After a storm, safety comes first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and do not climb onto the roof. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. We survey chimney stacks, ridges and hips and flat roofs, and people most often book us about flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls.
For a small place like Brent Pelham, the inspection is the same as anywhere: 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. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Brent Pelham (SG9)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Common questions in Brent Pelham
Will you come out to Brent Pelham?
Yes, Brent Pelham is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is Brent Pelham in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report follows by email.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when you book.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Useful tips for Brent Pelham property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
You’ll need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Rural addresses near Brent Pelham can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
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Leaks and storm damage in Brent Pelham
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
In and around Brent Pelham, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Brent Pelham is about 7 miles north-west of Bishop's Stortford, in Hertfordshire. We cover Brent Pelham and the rest of Hertfordshire. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Surveys in SG9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Pump Hill and The Causeway, all of which we cover. Being close to the B1038, Brent Pelham is easy for us to reach for storm damage roof reports. We also cover the places around Brent Pelham: Furneux Pelham (2 miles south), Great Hormead (2 miles west), Daw's End (2 miles north-west), Anstey (2 miles north-west) and Lower Green (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (12 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (7 miles south-east), Hitchin (15 miles west), Hoddesdon (15 miles south), Hertford (13 miles south-west) and Letchworth (13 miles west).
Around Brent Pelham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Black Horse Public House, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Anstey Hales Farm (2 miles north-west).
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:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- How your policy defines a storm
- Areas we cannot see safely
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
What affects the price in Brent Pelham
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The roof’s overall size
- Height and safe access
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The address and postcode of the property
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.