Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Great Gaddesden
Wondering about the roof at a property in Great Gaddesden? You can book a storm damage roof report in Great Gaddesden and across Hertfordshire, with plain-English findings.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Broken or displaced guttering
Storm damage roof report in Great Gaddesden
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. We note signs of each: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. Typical surveys look at damaged ridges and hips and holes or cracks caused by debris, on chimney stacks, ridges and hips and flashings.
Many homes in small places like Great Gaddesden face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Great Gaddesden (HP1)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. We record which are damaged and where.
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Great Gaddesden
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
If you live in an older home near Church of St John the Baptist, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. For landlords with property near Berkhamsted station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Great Gaddesden is about 3 miles north-west of Hemel Hempstead, in Hertfordshire. We cover Great Gaddesden and the rest of Hertfordshire. Great Gaddesden is one of the places in Hertfordshire where we work for storm damage roof reports. For surveys nearby, see our Milton Keynes page.
We cover every part of the HP1 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. That includes homes and businesses on Church Meadow, Piper's Hill and Dagnall Road. Other places close to Great Gaddesden include Nettleden (1 mile south-west), Frithsden (1 mile south-west), Potten End (2 miles south-west), Fields End (2 miles south) and Ashridge (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Watford (10 miles south-east), Hemel Hempstead (3 miles south-east), St Albans (8 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (14 miles east), Harpenden (7 miles east) and Hitchin (15 miles north-east).
What’s near Great Gaddesden
We work in homes and buildings around John F Kennedy Catholic School and The Crown and Sceptre pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Great Gaddesden is Berkhamsted station, roughly 3 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Hemel Hempstead Hospital (3.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Landpark Wood.
Tips that help
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
After the visit, we write up the report with photos 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.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.
Great Gaddesden: your questions answered
Do you cover Great Gaddesden?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Great Gaddesden as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Great Gaddesden?
Yes. Great Gaddesden is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Complain to your insurer first. If you’re still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it is clear what we found. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
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What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The roof’s overall size
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
What we’re asked to look at in Great Gaddesden
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.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Anyone responsible for a site like Great Gaddesden Church of England Primary School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Are they insured for the work?
- Will the report include photos?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Rural addresses near Great Gaddesden can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Great Gaddesden
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.