Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Chipping Storm Damage Roof Report
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a storm damage roof report in Chipping and across Hertfordshire.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Loose or torn flashings
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
How a storm damage roof report works in Chipping
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Your policy document sets out its own definition. We do not decide whether a storm met that test. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We survey slate and tile slopes, gutters and fascias and flashings, and the problems we are asked to look at most are broken or displaced guttering and ridge tiles that have come loose.
Somewhere as small as Chipping, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are 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.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Chipping (SG9)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails often fail first. We check whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. We record which are loose or damaged.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Chipping
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If you look after a building like Freman College, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. In and around Chipping, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Chipping is in Hertfordshire. If you are in Chipping, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Chipping is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire where we work. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
All of SG9 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Close by, we survey roofs in Wyddial (1 mile east), Buckland (1 mile north), Throcking (1 mile south-west), Layston (1 mile south-east) and Buntingford (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Stevenage (8 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (11 miles south-east), Welwyn Garden City (13 miles south-west), Hitchin (10 miles west), Hoddesdon (15 miles south) and Hertford (12 miles south).
Local landmarks in Chipping
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Countryman pub and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Anstey Hales Farm (3.8 miles east). The countryside around Chipping includes Hawkins Wood.
Questions from Chipping
Do you cover Chipping?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Chipping is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is Chipping within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and don’t act for you with the insurer. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: 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.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Chipping?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Also in Chipping
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Chipping, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- 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 is safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Tips that help
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
What this survey cannot tell you
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Acting for you with the insurer
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
What affects the price in Chipping
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- House, block, shop or office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- What made you get in touch
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.