Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Colney Street Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Colney Street, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
How a storm damage roof report works in Colney Street
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. It’s yours to pass to your insurer. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We’re not loss adjusters, and we cannot tell you whether a claim will succeed. We’re often asked to look into loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks, across flashings, gutters and fascias and ridges and hips.
Being in a small place like Colney Street makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It’s useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Colney Street (AL2, WD7)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. Our report gives an honest view of both, so there are no surprises later. For an older or listed building in a place like Colney Street, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- An independent look at the roof
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Colney Street
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- When you need the report by
- What made you get in touch
- The address and postcode of the property
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Do you need a storm damage roof report in Colney Street?
Storms do not only affect pitched roofs. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Loose or torn flashings
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Stains appearing after strong winds
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Park Street Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
What to check before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How long the report takes to arrive
Wind, rain and roofs in Colney Street
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 Colney Street has a long history of building, with High Elms Manor about 2.9 miles west. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Landlords with a home close to How Wood station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. The streets around a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Colney Street is about 3 miles south of St Albans, in Hertfordshire. We survey roofs in Colney Street and the rest of Hertfordshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire. London is in our area too.
Storm damage roof reports in AL2 and WD7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Old Parkbury Lane, Ventura Park and Radlett Road. We also cover Frogmore (1 mile north-west), Park Street (1 mile north-west), How Wood (1 mile north-west), Bricket Wood (2 miles west) and Chiswell Green (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Watford (4 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (6 miles north-west), Stevenage (15 miles north-east), St Albans (3 miles north), Welwyn Garden City (8 miles north-east) and Harpenden (8 miles north).
Around Colney Street
In Colney Street, that means homes and buildings near The George and Dragon Public House and Samuel Ryder Academy, among other places. For rail, the closest station is How Wood station, roughly 1 mile north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Kingsley Green (1 mile east) and The Maltings (2.9 miles north). The countryside around Colney Street includes Verulamium Lake and Broad Colney Lakes.
Honest limits
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Colney Street
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
Colney Street questions
Is Colney Street within the area you cover?
Yes. Colney Street is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Colney Street is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It depends on your policy. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Complain to your insurer first. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we can’t predict the outcome.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: 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 happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere as small as Colney Street, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.