Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Churchgate Storm Damage Roof Report
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Churchgate from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damaged pots on the stack
About our storm damage roof report in Churchgate
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. The claim decision rests with your insurer. We survey slate and tile slopes, gutters and fascias and chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are lead lifted at abutments and holes or cracks caused by debris.
Around Churchgate, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp on a chimney breast is not always rain from above, which is why it is worth tracing properly. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Location
- Churchgate (EN8, EN7)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. A visit to Churchgate is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
How to prepare
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Storm damage roof reports around Churchgate
The wider area around Churchgate has a long history of building, with Forty Hall about 2.5 miles south. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
If you own a rental within reach of Theobalds Grove station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. The streets around a church such as St Mary the Virgin are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Churchgate is about 1 mile south of Cheshunt, in Hertfordshire. Whether the building in Churchgate is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire. You can also see our page for London.
Storm damage roof reports in EN8 and EN7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Dark Lane, Goffs Lane and Elgin Road. We also cover the places around Churchgate: Cheshunt (1 mile north), Turnford (2 miles north-east), Goff's Oak (2 miles west), Wormley (2 miles north-east) and Wormley West End (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Watford (15 miles west), Stevenage (15 miles north), St Albans (12 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (14 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (9 miles north-west) and Harpenden (15 miles north-west).
Around Churchgate
Around Churchgate, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Cheshunt Park, The Green Dragon Public House and Goffs-Churchgate Academy, among other places. The closest station to Churchgate is Theobalds Grove station, about 1 mile south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St Michaels Hospital (3.3 miles south-west) and The National Speedway Museum (2.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Bowyer's Water and Lippitts Hill.
What we are asked to look at in Churchgate
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. Your insurer still makes the decision.
Problems we come across often include:
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
If you look after a building like Dewhurst St Mary CofE Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their report turnaround times
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What the survey won’t cover
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Areas we cannot see safely
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
Towns and villages near Churchgate
More services for Churchgate
Common questions in Churchgate
Is my home in Churchgate listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is Churchgate in the area you cover?
Yes, Churchgate is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
How are storm damage reports priced?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report does not include repair costs.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
That’s not something we can promise. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
Why act early in Churchgate
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Acting quickly normally means less damage overall. Arranging work in a smaller place like Churchgate is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Why us?
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Visits on any day of the week
What you can safely check yourself
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What affects the price in Churchgate
To price your survey, we check:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.