Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Broad Colney, Hertfordshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Broad Colney. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged ridges and hips
Storm damage roof reports in Broad Colney: local notes
With High Elms Manor about 4.1 miles west, Broad Colney sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you let a flat or house near Park Street station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Anyone responsible for a site like Saint Bernadette Catholic Primary School will know that a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. Shop and office owners around The Maltings may find that water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
Broad Colney is about 3 miles south-east of St Albans, in Hertfordshire. Bookings from Broad Colney are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Broad Colney is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire where we work. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across the AL2 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in London Colney (1 mile north), Shenleybury (1 mile south-east), Tyttenhanger (2 miles north), Sleapshyde (3 miles north-east) and Colney Heath (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Watford (6 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (7 miles west), Stevenage (14 miles north), St Albans (3 miles north-west), Welwyn Garden City (7 miles north-east) and Harpenden (7 miles north).
Local landmarks in Broad Colney
We work in homes and buildings around The White Lion pub and Samuel Ryder Academy. For rail, the closest station is Park Street station, roughly 1.9 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Hilfield Castle (4.5 miles south) and Radlett and District Museum (2.5 miles south). The countryside around Broad Colney includes Verulamium Lake and Broad Colney Lakes.
Storm damage roof report in Broad Colney: what you get
After a storm, safety comes first. Take photos from the ground or from windows, and do not climb onto the roof. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. If you’re worried about slipped or missing slates or tiles and damaged gutters and fascias, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Roofs in small places like Broad Colney often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Broad Colney (AL2)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Broad Colney
What else we do in Broad Colney
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Around Broad Colney, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You tell us 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 the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Why act early in Broad Colney
Leaving storm damage can let water into the roof space and rooms below. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. Older and listed buildings around Broad Colney may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Over 20 years’ experience
Roof by roof
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. We photograph and describe the damage.
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.
What affects the price in Broad Colney
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
Practical tips
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs 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.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can frequently spot problems without climbing. Do not go up a ladder to look.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Broad Colney
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Questions from Broad Colney
Do you carry out roof surveys in Broad Colney?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Broad Colney as anywhere else.
How do I find out if my home in Broad Colney is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
Only your insurer can decide that. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.