Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Foxholes Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports across Foxholes, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Loose or torn flashings
Storm damage roof report in Foxholes
After a storm, safety comes first. Take photos from the ground or from windows, and don’t climb onto the roof. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. We’re frequently asked to look into water coming in after the storm and torn or lifted flat roof coverings, across gutters and fascias, flashings and ridges and hips.
Older cottages and houses around Foxholes may have roofs with little or no underlay. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Whether it is long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Foxholes (SG13)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a smaller place like Foxholes, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s 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.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Foxholes
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Foxholes means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition. For an older house near a landmark like Church of the Holy Trinity, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Foxholes is about 1 mile east of Hertford, in Hertfordshire. Foxholes is one of many places we visit across Hertfordshire. Foxholes is one of the places in Hertfordshire we cover. We also survey roofs in London.
Surveys in SG13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Ware Road, London Road and Fairfax Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside Foxholes, we cover Rush Green (1 mile north-east), Hertford Heath (1 mile south-east), Hertford (1 mile west), Little Amwell (1 mile south-east) and Horns Mill (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Stevenage (10 miles north-west), St Albans (12 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (10 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (6 miles west), Harpenden (13 miles west) and Hitchin (14 miles north-west).
Around Foxholes
Around Foxholes, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Simon Balle All-Through School, The Saracens Head Public House and Hertford Regional College, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Hertford East station, about 0.8 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Hertford County Hospital (1.5 miles west) and Mcmullen & Sons Brewery Museum (1.2 miles west). Not far away are King's Meads.
Why get it checked now?
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from ground level. Those photos show the damage as it was. Blocked gutters on homes around Foxholes overflow and soak walls. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Every price we give includes 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 choose Independent Roof Survey in Foxholes
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A photo-illustrated written report
- An independent view of the roof
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Honest limits
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- A price for the repairs
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Foxholes
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
Common roof problems in Foxholes
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. What happens next is up to the insurer.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Loose or torn flashings
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- New damp or leaks inside
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Take a building like Wheatcroft Primary School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Before you book anyone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What they will not be able to tell you
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Also near Foxholes
Also in Foxholes
Common questions in Foxholes
Do you carry out roof surveys in Foxholes?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Foxholes is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Foxholes?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
We cannot say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Check how your policy defines a storm
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of each area of damage. 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.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Do not go up a ladder to look.