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Storm damage roof report in Cholesbury, Hertfordshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Cholesbury, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Storm damage roof report in Cholesbury
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: 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. Common reasons to book are slipped or missing slates or tiles and loose or torn flashings, across flashings, chimney stacks and gutters and fascias.
Being in a small place like Cholesbury 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, plus any earlier repairs. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Cholesbury (HP23)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Cholesbury
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Also near Cholesbury
What else we do in Cholesbury
What we are asked to look at in Cholesbury
Gusts work at anything on a roof that’s loose or exposed. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
Common reasons to book include:
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Water coming in after the storm
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Landlords with a home close to Tring station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Questions to ask before you book
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What insurance they carry
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Tips that help
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
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. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Around Cholesbury, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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 ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The size of the roof
- House, block, shop or office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- When you need the report by
- The kind of building and roof involved
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Cholesbury, phone 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Cholesbury
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Historic houses such as Cholesbury Manor House, about 0.1 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Cholesbury goes. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take an older house close to Church of St Lawrence: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Cholesbury is about 3 miles west of Berkhamsted, in Hertfordshire. Surveys in Cholesbury work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes.
All of HP23 is covered for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Cholesbury Lane and Cholesbury Road or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Buckland Common (1 mile west), Hawridge (1 mile east), St Leonards (1 mile west), Bellingdon (1 mile south-east) and Heath End (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Watford (13 miles south-east), Hemel Hempstead (8 miles east), St Albans (14 miles east), Harpenden (14 miles east), Berkhamsted (3 miles east) and Bushey (15 miles south-east).
Around Cholesbury
We work in homes and buildings around Full Moon Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Tring station, about 3.4 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Trenchard Museum (3.3 miles north-west) and Chiltern Hospital (4.8 miles south). For a walk, there is Pavis Wood and Dancersend.
Cholesbury: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Cholesbury?
Yes. Cholesbury is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is my home in Cholesbury listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. We note both storm damage and older defects, so it’s clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it is not resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. The report shows each damaged area.
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. Damage is photographed and described.