Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Chaulden
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Chaulden, with photos and a clear written report.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
What this survey can’t tell you
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Chaulden
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
About our storm damage roof report in Chaulden
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. We survey chimney stacks, ridges and hips and gutters and fascias, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are stains appearing after strong winds and slates and tiles blown off the roof.
Around Chaulden, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp on a chimney breast is not always rain from above, which is why it’s worth tracing properly. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Chaulden (HP1, HP3)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Chaulden roofs and the weather
Hemel Hempstead, which Chaulden is part of, is one of England’s post-war new towns. Many homes in the new towns date from the post-war decades, with concrete interlocking tiles, low-pitched roofs and flat-roofed garages and porches. Leaks on homes like these often come from flat-roofed additions or from rain driven up under low-pitched tiles. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Take an older house close to St Stephen: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Living close to Gadebridge Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. For landlords with property near Hemel Hempstead station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Chaulden is about 2 miles west of Hemel Hempstead, in Hertfordshire. Anywhere in Chaulden, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Chaulden and the places around it. Our Milton Keynes page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in HP1 and HP3 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include Furze Road, London Road and Sundew Road, all of which we cover. You’ll find Chaulden on the A41, which makes it simple to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Bourne End (1 mile west), Fields End (1 mile north-west), Potten End (2 miles north-west), Frithsden (2 miles north-west) and Bulstrode (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Watford (7 miles south-east), St Albans (7 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (14 miles east), Harpenden (8 miles north-east), Hatfield (12 miles east) and Borehamwood (12 miles south-east).
What’s near Chaulden
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Three Horse Shoes Public House, John F Kennedy Catholic School and Gadebridge Park and the streets around them. Chaulden’s nearest station is Hemel Hempstead station, about 0.8 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Hemel Hempstead Hospital (1.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Long Deans.
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: 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.
Towns and villages near Chaulden
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Why act early in Chaulden
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is typically better. Homes in smaller places like Chaulden can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Plain-English reports with photos
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects often fail in high winds. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails often fail first. We look at whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
The survey, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report. As for time on site, it normally takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Homes around Chaulden often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Booking a survey
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. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Related advice
Chaulden questions
Should a flat-roofed garage or porch in Chaulden be checked too?
Yes, if you’d like it included, mention it when you book. Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a specialist asbestos surveyor should check before they’re disturbed.
How do I find out if my home in Chaulden is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Insurers usually exclude wear and tear. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when booking.
What you can safely check yourself
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.