Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Colney Heath
Storm damage roof reports in Colney Heath, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Loose or torn flashings
About our storm damage roof report in Colney Heath
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. 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 cannot tell you if your claim will succeed. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. If you are worried about damaged pots on the stack and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on gutters and fascias, flat roofs and chimney stacks alike.
Being in a small place like Colney Heath makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned in advance. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Colney Heath (AL4)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leaks and storm damage in Colney Heath
Historic houses such as Hatfield House, about 2.3 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Colney Heath goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Hatfield, which Colney Heath is part of, is one of England’s post-war new towns. Many homes in the new towns date from the post-war decades, with concrete interlocking tiles, low-pitched roofs and flat-roofed garages and porches. Leaks on homes like these often come from flat-roofed additions or from rain driven up under low-pitched tiles.
Anyone responsible for a site like Colney Heath Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. Landlords with a home close to Welham Green station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Trees in and around North Mimms Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Colney Heath is about 2 miles south-west of Hatfield, in Hertfordshire. We cover Colney Heath and the rest of Hertfordshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire. You can also see our page for London.
Every address in AL4 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets like High Street, Fair View and Roestock Lane, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Sleapshyde (1 mile north-west), Welham Green (1 mile east), Smallford (1 mile north-west), Hatfield (2 miles north-east) and Tyttenhanger (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Watford (8 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (9 miles west), Stevenage (12 miles north), St Albans (3 miles west), Welwyn Garden City (5 miles north-east) and Harpenden (7 miles north-west).
What’s near Colney Heath
Around Colney Heath, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Chalkdrawers Arms, Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School and North Mimms Park and the streets around them. Colney Heath’s nearest station is Welham Green station, about 1.7 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Hill End Hospital (2.3 miles west) and The Bunker at Hatfield Police Station (1.9 miles north). The countryside around Colney Heath includes Verulamium Lake and Colney Heath Local Nature Reserve.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
If you’re unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. 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.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How big the roof is
- The shape of the roof and its details
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where the property is, with the postcode
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older roofs in small places like Colney Heath can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- A price for the repairs
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Acting for you with the insurer
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
For landlords and managing agents
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Colney Heath questions
My home in Colney Heath has a flat-roofed garage or porch. Is it worth having that looked at?
Yes, if you’d like it included, mention it when booking. On buildings from before 2000, cement sheet roofs may contain asbestos and should be checked by a specialist asbestos surveyor before anyone disturbs them.
Do you cover smaller places like Colney Heath?
Yes, Colney Heath is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The report is sent afterwards by email.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Only from ground level or from windows. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground and we’ll inspect the rest from safe positions.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. An independent report can follow. In a place like Colney Heath, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Colney Heath
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Surveys seven days a week
- Photos and a written report every time
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.