Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Bulstrode Storm Damage Roof Report
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Bulstrode. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
What happens if roof problems are left?
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from the ground. Those photos show the damage as it was. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Bulstrode
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Storm damage roof report in Bulstrode
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It’s a written report with photos, sent by email. It isn’t a repair quote and doesn’t include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for that. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. We survey flat roofs, ridges and hips and gutters and fascias, and common reasons people get in touch are damaged gutters and fascias and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles.
Somewhere as small as Bulstrode, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Bulstrode (HP3)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leaks and storm damage in Bulstrode
Chenies Manor House, about 3 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bulstrode. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Lawrence, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. Anyone responsible for a site like Bovingdon Primary Academy will know that a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you let a flat or house near Hemel Hempstead station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Bulstrode is about 3 miles south-west of Hemel Hempstead, in Hertfordshire. Wherever you are in Bulstrode, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Bulstrode is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire we cover. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across the HP3 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Chipperfield Road and Flaunden Lane. If you are just outside Bulstrode, we cover Tower Hill (1 mile south-east), Bovingdon (1 mile west), Hogpits Bottom (1 mile south-west), Bourne End (2 miles north) and Chaulden (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Watford (6 miles south-east), Hemel Hempstead (3 miles north-east), St Albans (8 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (15 miles north-east), Harpenden (10 miles north-east) and Hatfield (12 miles east).
What’s near Bulstrode
Around Bulstrode, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Boot Public House and Kings Langley School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Hemel Hempstead station, about 2 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Hemel Hempstead Hospital (3 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Sarratt Bottom nature reserve.
Useful tips for Bulstrode property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Photograph damage inside the house too
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. If that doesn’t resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Check the roof from ground level after strong winds. With binoculars, you can frequently spot problems without climbing. Do not go up a ladder to look.
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. For a village or hamlet like Bulstrode, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Advice
Questions from Bulstrode
Do you carry out roof surveys in Bulstrode?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Bulstrode listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Complain to your insurer first. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, though we cannot predict the outcome.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
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.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Different roofs, different checks
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.
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are often where flat roof coverings start to peel back. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
How we price storm damage roof reports
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Bulstrode, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.