Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Digswell
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Digswell, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
About our storm damage roof report in Digswell
After a storm, it is useful to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We are not loss adjusters and cannot tell you if your claim will succeed. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. We survey flashings, flat roofs and gutters and fascias, and people most often book us about new damp or leaks inside and torn or lifted flat roof coverings.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Digswell can let water in, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp on a chimney breast isn’t always rain from above, which is why it’s worth tracing properly. It’s worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
After the visit, you get a written report with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Digswell (AL8, AL7, AL6)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Digswell
What else we do in Digswell
Honest limits
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Estimates of repair costs
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Areas we can’t see safely
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Digswell
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
Why act early in Digswell
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. Around Digswell, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What you get with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- An independent view of the roof
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Useful tips for Digswell property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.
Digswell: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Digswell?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Digswell?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Digswell is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How long does the survey take?
It usually takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The report follows by email.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
Each policy has its own definition. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but your policy sets the actual test.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Parking around Digswell is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Related advice
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Roof area
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The kind of building and roof involved
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Storm damage roof reports in Digswell: local notes
Welwyn Garden City, which Digswell is part of, was laid out as a garden city in the early twentieth century. The original garden city houses are now more than a century old, alongside later estates. On the oldest homes, nails, battens and underlay may have reached the end of their life even where the tiles look sound. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Take a building like Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. Trees in and around Danesbury Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you run a business near Howard Centre, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Digswell is about 1 mile north of Welwyn Garden City, in Hertfordshire. Bookings from Digswell are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
All of AL8, AL7 and AL6 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Adele Avenue, Station Road and Hertford Road. If you are just outside Digswell, we cover Haldens (1 mile south-east), Harmer Green (1 mile north-east), Burnham Green (2 miles north-east), Oaklands (2 miles north) and Tewin (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Watford (14 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (12 miles west), Stevenage (6 miles north), St Albans (7 miles south-west), Harpenden (6 miles west) and Hitchin (10 miles north).
Near you in Digswell
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hedgehog pub, Monk's Walk School and Danesbury Park. Digswell has its own railway station: Welwyn North station. Nearby you’ll also find Howard Centre (1.3 miles south) and Datchworth Museum (2.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Tewin Orchard and Hopkyns Wood.