Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Chipperfield Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Chipperfield, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Water coming in after the storm
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
About our storm damage roof report in Chipperfield
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. Typical surveys look at gutters pulled loose in the wind and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind, on chimney stacks, flat roofs and flashings.
In a village or hamlet like Chipperfield, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. 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.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Where
- Chipperfield (WD4, WD3)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Wind, rain and roofs in Chipperfield
About 2.9 miles south-west lies Chenies Manor House, a reminder of how long the area around Chipperfield has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Take an older house close to Church of St Paul: leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. If you own a rental within reach of Apsley station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Chipperfield is about 3 miles south of Hemel Hempstead, in Hertfordshire. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Chipperfield for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire, large and small. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across the WD4 and WD3 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. You’ll find streets such as The Street, Alexandra Road and Chapel Croft, all of which we cover. We also cover Whippendell Bottom (1 mile east), Rucklers Lane (2 miles north-east), Kings Langley (2 miles east), Felden (2 miles north-east) and Apsley (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Watford (5 miles south-east), Hemel Hempstead (3 miles north), St Albans (8 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (14 miles north-east), Harpenden (10 miles north-east) and Hatfield (12 miles east).
Local landmarks in Chipperfield
Around Chipperfield, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Two Brewers Inn, among other places. The closest station to Chipperfield is Apsley station, roughly 2.1 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Hemel Hempstead Hospital (3.1 miles north). For a walk, there is Sarratt Bottom nature reserve.
Common questions in Chipperfield
Do you cover smaller places like Chipperfield?
Yes. Chipperfield is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chipperfield?
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.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Only from the ground or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. Binoculars can help you see damage from below, and we will record the rest.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. We record any damage we can see.
Useful tips for Chipperfield property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Photograph the damage safely from below
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
What we can’t see
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Estimates of repair costs
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- The outcome of a claim
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
When to book a survey in Chipperfield
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Water coming in after the storm
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damaged pots on the stack
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Kings Langley School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Questions to ask before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- When you will get the report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take between one and two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a hamlet or village like Chipperfield, 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.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.