Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Codicote Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Codicote. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
We confirm the price for the job before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The size of the roof
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Which survey package you book
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
For a price for your roof in Codicote, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
We’ll typically ask about:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Storm damage roof report in Codicote: what you get
After a storm, safety comes first. Take photos from the ground or from windows, and do not climb onto the roof. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. Typical surveys look at damaged flat roof membrane and roofs hit by falling trees, on gutters and fascias, flashings and slate and tile slopes.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Codicote can let water in, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it is not always obvious where it starts. It’s worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Codicote (SG4)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Codicote
Is Codicote within the area you cover?
Yes, Codicote is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Codicote is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We’re not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage, which you can pass to your insurer.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
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.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is not usually covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. Your insurer decides the claim.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. For a survey in Codicote, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- 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.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, tell us about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Why it’s worth a survey now in Codicote
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. We record storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. On a bungalow or cottage around Codicote, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Codicote
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Nearby places to Codicote
Also in Codicote
What this survey cannot tell you
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
Wind, rain and roofs in Codicote
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. The wider area around Codicote has a long history of building, with Shaw's Corner about 1.7 miles south-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Codicote Church of England Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you run a business near Howard Centre, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down. If you own a rental within reach of Knebworth station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Codicote is about 4 miles north-west of Welwyn Garden City, in Hertfordshire. Codicote is one of many places we visit across Hertfordshire. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire, large and small. There is also a page for London.
Every address in SG4 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Baker's Lane and The Green. We also cover the places around Codicote: Codicote Bottom (1 mile west), Driver's End (1 mile north), Nup End Green (1 mile north-east), Pottersheath (1 mile east) and Ayot St Lawrence (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Watford (15 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (12 miles south-west), Stevenage (5 miles north-east), St Albans (8 miles south-west), Welwyn Garden City (4 miles south-east) and Harpenden (5 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Codicote
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Goat Public House, Monk's Walk School and Danesbury Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Knebworth station, roughly 2.4 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Howard Centre (3.6 miles south) and Queen Elizabeth II Hospital (5 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Mardley Heath.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Broken or missing tiles leave the underlay exposed to rain. We photograph each gap.
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. We record what we find.