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Storm damage roof report in Chorleywood West, Hertfordshire
Storm damage roof reports in Chorleywood West from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- New damp or leaks inside
About our storm damage roof report in Chorleywood West
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. It sets out what is damaged, with photos, and what we think the likely cause is. It is yours to pass to your insurer. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We’re not loss adjusters, and we can’t tell you whether a claim will succeed. If you’ve noticed slates and tiles blown off the roof and lead lifted at abutments, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
For a small place like Chorleywood West, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned in advance. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Chorleywood West (WD3)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. For a village or hamlet like Chorleywood West, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Advice
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. If that doesn’t resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- How big the roof is
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- When you need the report by
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we can’t see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- A decision on your insurance claim
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
Chorleywood West: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Chorleywood West?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Chorleywood West as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chorleywood West?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take about one to two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We check everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Common roof problems in Chorleywood West
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. What happens next is up to the insurer.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
Anyone responsible for a site like Arnett Hills Junior Mixed and Infant School will know that a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Are they insured for the work?
Storm damage roof reports in Chorleywood West: local notes
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. About 2.8 miles north-west lies Chenies Manor House, a reminder of how long the area around Chorleywood West has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to Rickmansworth station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Charter Place, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Chorleywood West is about 1 mile east of Chorleywood, in Hertfordshire. Chorleywood West gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Chorleywood West is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire where we work. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Surveys in WD3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Chess Lane, Valley Road and Sarratt Lane. We also cover the places around Chorleywood West: Loudwater (1 mile north), Rickmansworth (1 mile south-east), Mill End (1 mile south-west), Croxley Green (2 miles east) and Micklefield Green (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Watford (4 miles east), Hemel Hempstead (7 miles north), St Albans (10 miles north-east), Harpenden (13 miles north-east), Hatfield (13 miles north-east) and Borehamwood (9 miles east).
Local landmarks in Chorleywood West
Around Chorleywood West, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Rickmansworth Park, York House School and Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School, among other places. Chorleywood West’s nearest station is Rickmansworth station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Bishops Wood Hospital (2.8 miles south-east) and Charter Place (3.7 miles east). Not far away are Chorleywood Common and Tumbling Bay.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. We record storm damage and older defects, so there are no surprises later. For older village homes like those around Chorleywood West, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- An independent look at the roof
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Weekday and weekend surveys
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