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Storm Damage Roof Report in Essendon
Storm damage roof reports in Essendon from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
How a storm damage roof report works in Essendon
Our storm damage report starts from £150. It is a written report with photos, sent by email. It doesn’t price the repairs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for that. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. Typical surveys look at stains appearing after strong winds and gutters pulled loose in the wind, on flat roofs, gutters and fascias and flashings.
In a village or hamlet like Essendon, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We look at everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Essendon (AL9)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
If you’re unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Check the roof from the ground after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Do not go up a ladder to look.
Roof by roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Worn mortar under ridge tiles can let them lift in a storm. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- House, block, shop or office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Height and safe access
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What’s prompted the survey
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- When you need the report by
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
How the survey works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a hamlet or village like Essendon, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Let us know about parking before the day
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Related advice
Leaks and storm damage in Essendon
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. The wider area around Essendon has a long history of building, with Hatfield House about 2.4 miles west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Essendon CofE (VC) Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. For landlords with property near Bayford station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Essendon is about 3 miles south-east of Welwyn Garden City, in Hertfordshire. We visit Essendon as part of our work across Hertfordshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Essendon. You can also see our page for London.
Every address in AL9 is covered for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Rectory Close, Church Street and School Lane. If you are just outside Essendon, we cover West End (1 mile west), Little Berkhamsted (1 mile south-east), Letty Green (2 miles north-east), East End Green (2 miles north-east) and Bayford (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Watford (13 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (13 miles west), Stevenage (10 miles north), St Albans (8 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (15 miles north-east) and Welwyn Garden City (3 miles north-west).
Around Essendon
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Salisbury Crest Public House and the streets around them. Essendon’s nearest station is Bayford station, roughly 2.5 miles east. A little further out are Queen Elizabeth II Hospital (2 miles north-west) and The Bunker at Hatfield Police Station (3.6 miles west). Not far away are Willowmead.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
A lot can be seen 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.
FAQs for Essendon
Do you carry out roof surveys in Essendon?
Yes, Essendon is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
How do I find out if my home in Essendon is listed?
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.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
We cannot say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when you book.
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What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Acting for you with the insurer
- A decision on your insurance claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Essendon
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings