Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Furneux Pelham, Hertfordshire
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Furneux Pelham. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
About our storm damage roof report in Furneux Pelham
Our storm damage report starts from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It does not price the repairs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. We survey flashings, gutters and fascias and ridges and hips, and the problems we are asked to look at most are loose or torn flashings and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind.
For a small place like Furneux Pelham, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Furneux Pelham (SG9)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Furneux Pelham
Do you cover Furneux Pelham?
Yes, Furneux Pelham is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is my home in Furneux Pelham listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Complain to your insurer first. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, but we can’t say how it will turn out.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It varies by policy. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but your policy sets the actual test.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. If it’s safe, photograph the damage before it is covered. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
What does a storm damage report cost?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Insurers usually exclude wear and tear. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
Storm damage roof reports in Furneux Pelham: local notes
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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Furneux Pelham Church of England School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Furneux Pelham is about 5 miles north-west of Bishop's Stortford, in Hertfordshire. We survey roofs in Furneux Pelham and the rest of Hertfordshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
We survey roofs across SG9 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on The Street and The Causeway or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Albury (1 mile south), Gravesend (2 miles south), Brent Pelham (2 miles north), Clapgate (2 miles south) and Great Hormead (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Stevenage (11 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (5 miles south-east), Welwyn Garden City (15 miles south-west), Hitchin (15 miles west), Hoddesdon (13 miles south) and Hertford (11 miles south-west).
Near you in Furneux Pelham
In Furneux Pelham, that means homes and buildings near The Star Public House and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Brent Pelham (2.1 miles north).
Nearby places to Furneux Pelham
Other services in Furneux Pelham
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Furneux Pelham?
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
What to check before booking
- Which limits apply to the survey
- When you will get the report
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What exactly goes into their report
The survey, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about one to two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older rural homes like those around Furneux Pelham can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Find any records of previous roof work
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Why act early in Furneux Pelham
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, so you are not relying only on your own photos. Outbuildings and barns around Furneux Pelham are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Furneux Pelham
- Visits on any day of the week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of customers satisfied
See our cost guide and our case studies.
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Areas we can’t see safely
- A decision on your insurance claim
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Furneux Pelham
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.