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Storm damage roof report in Gosmore, Hertfordshire
We carry out storm damage roof reports in Gosmore and the rest of Hertfordshire. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
How the survey works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. In total, it takes an hour or two for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere as small as Gosmore, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Storm damage roof report in Gosmore
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We are not loss adjusters, and we can’t say whether a claim will be paid. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. We’re often asked to look into damage from fallen branches or debris and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind, across chimney stacks, flat roofs and ridges and hips.
Being in a small place like Gosmore makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Gosmore (SG4)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Gosmore
Letting agents and landlords in Gosmore book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Gosmore
Will you come out to Gosmore?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is my home in Gosmore listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. The report does not include repair costs.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Complain to your insurer first. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Storm damage roof reports around Gosmore
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. The wider area around Gosmore has a long history of building, with Knebworth House about 4.7 miles south-east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Take a building like St Ippolyts Church of England Aided Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you own a rental within reach of Hitchin station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Gosmore is about 1 mile south of Hitchin, in Hertfordshire. Gosmore is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire, large and small. We also survey roofs in Milton Keynes.
We survey roofs across SG4 for storm damage roof reports. We cover properties on London Road, Mill Lane and Orchard Close and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in St Ippolyts (1 mile east), St Ibbs (1 mile south-east), Sperberry Hill (1 mile south-east), Charlton (1 mile north-west) and Little Almshoe (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Hemel Hempstead (15 miles south-west), Stevenage (4 miles south-east), St Albans (13 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (10 miles south), Harpenden (9 miles south-west) and Hatfield (12 miles south).
Near you in Gosmore
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Mary's Church, Butts Close and The Bird in Hand pub. Other local landmarks include Hitchin Girls' School (1.1 miles north) and Kingshott School (0.8 miles north-east). Gosmore’s nearest station is Hitchin station, about 1.5 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include North Hertfordshire Museum (1.3 miles north) and Wymondley Castle (1.7 miles east). Open spaces near Gosmore include Markham's Hill and Purwell Ninesprings.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Gosmore
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- House, block, shop or office
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- When you need the report by
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The property’s address and postcode
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
When to book a survey in Gosmore
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. What happens next is up to the insurer.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Loose or torn flashings
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Take an older house close to Church of St Ippolyts (church of England): old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- How soon the report will arrive
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When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- The outcome of a claim
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks