Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Cold Christmas Storm Damage Roof Report
Need a storm damage roof report in Cold Christmas? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Storm damage roof report in Cold Christmas: what you get
After a storm, it is useful to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We are not loss adjusters and can’t tell you if your claim will succeed. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. Typical surveys look at new damp or leaks inside and torn or lifted flat roof coverings, across slate and tile slopes, flat roofs and gutters and fascias.
Somewhere as small as Cold Christmas, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you’re 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.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Cold Christmas (SG12)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Cold Christmas
Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. About 3.9 miles north-east lies Much Hadham Palace, a reminder of how long the area around Cold Christmas has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building like Thundridge Church of England Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. For landlords with property near Ware station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Take an older house close to Parish Church of St Mary: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Cold Christmas is about 2 miles north-east of Ware, in Hertfordshire. In Cold Christmas, as across Hertfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Cold Christmas is one of the places in Hertfordshire where we work for storm damage roof reports. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Storm damage roof reports in SG12 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you are just outside Cold Christmas, we cover Wadesmill (1 mile north-west), Thundridge (1 mile west), High Cross (1 mile north-west), Babbs Green (1 mile south-east) and Wareside (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Stevenage (9 miles north-west), St Albans (15 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (7 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (8 miles west), Harpenden (15 miles west) and Hitchin (14 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Cold Christmas
We work in homes and buildings around The Windmill Public House and The Chauncy School and the streets around them. The closest station to Cold Christmas is Ware station, about 2.1 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Museum of Street Lighting (2.5 miles south) and Hertford County Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include King's Meads.
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What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
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 we do, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: 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. The visit typically takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Somewhere as small as Cold Christmas, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets in another room
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
If you’re unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. If that does not resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Acting quickly typically means less damage overall. In a place like Cold Christmas, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Every finding written up with photos
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- House, block, shop or office
- Roof area
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Cold Christmas questions
Is my home in Cold Christmas listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like Cold Christmas?
Yes. Cold Christmas 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 you book.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Insurers normally exclude wear and tear. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. Your insurer decides the claim.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. 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.