Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Chapmore End Storm Damage Roof Report
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Chapmore End, with photographs and a written report.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Storm damage roof report in Chapmore End: what you get
After a storm, safety comes first. Take photos from the ground or from windows, and don’t 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. Typical surveys look at damaged flat roof membrane and loose or torn flashings, across ridges and hips, slate and tile slopes and flashings.
Roofs in small places like Chapmore End frequently 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, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Chapmore End (SG12)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Chapmore End
Do you cover Chapmore End?
Yes, Chapmore End is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Chapmore End as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is Chapmore End within the area you cover?
Yes, Chapmore End is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
How are storm damage reports priced?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What do I do if water is coming in?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Chapmore End
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Chapmore End and across Hertfordshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Chapmore End
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. About 4.9 miles north-west lies Aston Bury, a reminder of how long the area around Chapmore End has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Landlords with a home close to Hertford East station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Chapmore End is about 2 miles north-west of Ware, in Hertfordshire. We visit Chapmore End as part of our work across Hertfordshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Chapmore End. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the SG12 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Crouchfield Lane and Wadesmill Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Tonwell (1 mile north), Waterford (1 mile south-west), Bengeo (2 miles south), Thundridge (2 miles east) and Ware (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Stevenage (7 miles north-west), St Albans (12 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (10 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (6 miles west), Harpenden (12 miles west) and Hitchin (12 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Chapmore End
Around Chapmore End, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Chauncy School and Robin Hood & Little John pub. Chapmore End’s nearest station is Hertford East station, roughly 1.9 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Hertford Railway Museum (1.5 miles south-west) and Hertford County Hospital (2.2 miles south). Open spaces near Chapmore End include King's Meads.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Chapmore End?
Insurers often want evidence of what has been damaged and why. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. The decision still rests with the insurer.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Loose or torn flashings
- Flat roof edges peeled back
If you look after a building such as Tonwell St Mary's Church of England Primary School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
What to check before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How soon the report will arrive
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Areas we cannot see safely
- Estimates of repair costs
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a hamlet or village like Chapmore End, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. We record storm damage and older defects, so there are no surprises later. For older village homes like those around Chapmore End, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- An independent view of the roof
- PI and public liability insurance
What else we do in Chapmore End
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.