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Storm damage roof report in Great Amwell, Hertfordshire
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a storm damage roof report in Great Amwell and across Hertfordshire.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Water coming in after the storm
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Great Amwell
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We give an honest view of what we see. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. If you’ve noticed torn or lifted flat roof coverings and damaged pots on the stack, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney stacks, flat roofs and slate and tile slopes alike.
In a village or hamlet like Great Amwell, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We check what can be seen safely and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
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.
- Place
- Great Amwell (SG12)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- A decision on your insurance claim
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
What happens if roof problems are left?
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is typically better. Older cottages and farmhouses around Great Amwell can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
- Every finding written up with photos
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
How the survey works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. Most surveys take about one to two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere as small as Great Amwell, 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.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Check the roof from ground level after strong winds. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
What affects the price in Great Amwell
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The roof’s overall size
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Great Amwell questions
Do you cover smaller places like Great Amwell?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Great Amwell?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The report follows by email.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. 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.
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Leaks and storm damage in Great Amwell
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
Take an older house close to Parish Church of St John the Baptist: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. If you let a flat or house near St Margarets (Herts) station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If you look after a building such as Presdales School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Great Amwell is about 1 mile south-east of Ware, in Hertfordshire. Surveys in Great Amwell work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Great Amwell and the places around it. We also survey roofs in London.
Every address in SG12 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Church Path, Amwell Hill and Madgeways Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover St Margarets (1 mile south-east), Hailey (1 mile south), Little Amwell (1 mile south-west), Rush Green (1 mile west) and Stanstead Abbotts (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Stevenage (11 miles north-west), St Albans (14 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (9 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (8 miles west), Harpenden (14 miles west) and Hitchin (15 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Great Amwell
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hertford Regional College and Jolly Fisherman Public House. For rail, the closest station is St Margarets (Herts) station, roughly 0.9 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Street Lighting (within half a mile north) and Barrowfield (1.4 miles west). Not far away are Amwell Quarry.