Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Childwick Green, Hertfordshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm around Childwick Green, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
Landlords, agents and block managers in Childwick Green
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Letting agents and landlords in Childwick Green book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
How a storm damage roof report works in Childwick Green
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. We survey chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and ridges and hips, and people most often book us about flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and slipped or missing slates or tiles.
Being in a small place like Childwick Green makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Childwick Green (AL3)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Childwick Green
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How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Rural addresses near Childwick Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, 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.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Broken or missing tiles leave the underlay exposed to rain. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.
Storm damage roof reports around Childwick Green
Childwickbury Manor, about 0.4 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Childwick Green. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Take a building like Townsend Church of England School: 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 Harpenden station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Childwick Green is about 2 miles south of Harpenden, in Hertfordshire. If you’re in Childwick Green, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire, large and small. London is in our area too.
All of AL3 is covered for storm damage roof reports. That includes homes and businesses on Childwick Green and School Lane. We also cover the places around Childwick Green: Ayres End (1 mile north-east), Bernards Heath (2 miles south), Sandridge (2 miles east), Marshalswick (2 miles south-east) and St Albans (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Watford (9 miles south), Hemel Hempstead (5 miles south-west), Stevenage (11 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (7 miles east), Hitchin (12 miles north) and Hoddesdon (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Childwick Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Three Horseshoes Public House and Margaret Wix Primary School and the streets around them. Childwick Green’s nearest station is Harpenden station, about 2.1 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Harpenden Museum (2 miles north) and Village Arcade St Albans (2.3 miles south). Not far away are Verulamium Lake and Grebe House Wildlife Garden.
Checking the roof from ground level
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: 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.
Childwick Green: your questions answered
Is Childwick Green within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Childwick Green?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Childwick Green is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Only from the ground or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground, and we will record the rest.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. We note both storm damage and older defects, so it is clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Do you look in the roof space?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How do I book a survey in Childwick Green?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Roof area
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- What made you get in touch
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Childwick Green
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. Our report can then add a clear record. In a small place like Childwick Green, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Why book with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.