Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Fairfield Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Fairfield and the rest of Hertfordshire. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Broken or displaced guttering
Storm damage roof report in Fairfield
Our storm damage report starts from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It is not a repair quote and does not include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for that. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. If you’re worried about stains appearing after strong winds and broken or displaced guttering, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Fairfield, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. 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.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Fairfield (SG5, SG6)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit normally takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Around Fairfield, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us 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.
- 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.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Fairfield?
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Damaged ridges and hips
For landlords with property near Letchworth Garden City station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
Common questions in Fairfield
Do you cover Fairfield?
Yes, Fairfield is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Will you come out to Fairfield?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How do I book a survey in Fairfield?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
Each policy has its own definition. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but check your own wording.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
That’s not something we can promise. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
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Checking the roof from the ground
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: 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.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Fairfield
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Check the roof from ground level after strong winds. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Storm damage roof reports around Fairfield
Hinxworth Place, about 3.7 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Fairfield. 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. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you live in an older home near St Thomas' Church, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Take a building like Fairfield Park Lower School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Fairfield is about 1 mile south-west of Stotfold, in Hertfordshire. Fairfield is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Fairfield. We also survey roofs in Milton Keynes.
Surveys in SG5 and SG6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Darwin Lane, Connelly Lane and Bronte Avenue. We also cover the places around Fairfield: Stotfold (1 mile north-east), Radwell (2 miles east), Stotfold Common (2 miles north-east) and Astwick (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Stevenage (7 miles south-east), Welwyn Garden City (14 miles south), Harpenden (13 miles south), Hitchin (4 miles south), Baldock (3 miles east) and Benslow (4 miles south).
What’s near Fairfield
We work in homes and buildings around Fearnhill School and the streets around them. The closest station to Fairfield is Letchworth Garden City station, about 1.6 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Garden City Collection Study Centre (1.3 miles south) and Bygrave House (4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Arlesey Old Moat and Glebe Meadows.