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Storm Damage Roof Report in Burnham Green
A careful look at the roof at your property in Burnham Green, with photographs and a written report.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Why it is worth a survey now in Burnham Green
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from the ground if it’s safe. Those photos show the damage as it was. For older village homes like those around Burnham Green, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Burnham Green
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Prices that include VAT
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Burnham Green
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Photograph the damage from the ground or a window, and never climb up. 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. If you are worried about damage from fallen branches or debris and water coming in after the storm, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Burnham Green, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you’re 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.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Burnham Green (AL6)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Burnham Green
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Wind, rain and roofs in Burnham Green
Historic houses such as Digswell House, about 1.9 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Burnham Green goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
For landlords with property near Welwyn North station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If you run a business near Howard Centre, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Burnham Green is about 3 miles north-east of Welwyn Garden City, in Hertfordshire. Anywhere in Burnham Green, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire. There’s also a page for London.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: AL6. That includes homes and businesses on Burnham Close, Burgess Close and Burnham Green Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Tewin Wood (1 mile south-east), Harmer Green (1 mile west), Bull's Green (1 mile north-east), Tewin (1 mile south-east) and Oaklands (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Watford (15 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (14 miles south-west), Stevenage (5 miles north), St Albans (9 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (14 miles east) and Welwyn Garden City (3 miles south-west).
Around Burnham Green
We work in homes and buildings around Belmont pub, among other places. The closest station to Burnham Green is Welwyn North station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Datchworth Museum (1.1 miles north) and Queen Elizabeth II Hospital (3.6 miles south). The countryside around Burnham Green includes Tewin Orchard and Hopkyns Wood.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes an hour or two at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older rural homes like those around Burnham Green can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Common roof problems in Burnham Green
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Water coming in after the storm
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Monk's Walk School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What happens after the report arrives
- What insurance they carry
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. It is your record to use.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
How we price storm damage roof reports
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
FAQs for Burnham Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Burnham Green?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Burnham Green in the area you cover?
Yes, Burnham Green is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is this a RICS 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’ll need a RICS survey as well.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It does not include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for those.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
How long does the survey take?
It usually takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The report follows by email.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.