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Storm damage roof report in Great Offley, Hertfordshire
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Storm damage roof reports in Great Offley.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
About our storm damage roof report in Great Offley
After a storm, safety comes first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and do not climb onto the roof. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. If you’ve noticed damage from fallen branches or debris and broken or displaced guttering, we can find out what’s behind it.
For a small place like Great Offley, 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. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Great Offley (SG5)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Great Offley
Is my home in Great Offley listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Great Offley in the area you cover?
Yes, Great Offley is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. If it’s safe, photograph the damage before it is covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. We record the damage, with photographs and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Common roof problems in Great Offley
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
For landlords with property near Hitchin station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What the survey will not cover
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Leaks and storm damage in Great Offley
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
Take a building like Offley Endowed Primary School: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary Magdalene: leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Great Offley is about 3 miles south-west of Hitchin, in Hertfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Great Offley, we can survey the roof. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Great Offley. For surveys nearby, see our Milton Keynes page.
We survey roofs across SG5 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on High Street, Garden Fields and John Hall Court and the roads around them. We also cover The Flints (1 mile west), Temple End (2 miles east), Ley Green (2 miles south-east) and Pegsdon (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hemel Hempstead (13 miles south-west), Stevenage (7 miles east), St Albans (12 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (11 miles south-east), Harpenden (8 miles south) and Hitchin (3 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Great Offley
We work in homes and buildings around The Bull Public House. The closest station to Great Offley is Hitchin station, about 3.7 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Ravensburgh Castle (3.1 miles north-west) and Keech Hospice Care (4.2 miles west). Not far away are Pegsdon Hills and Markham's Hill.
What affects the price in Great Offley
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Leave it or get it looked at?
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. For older village homes like those around Great Offley, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What you get with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- A photo-illustrated written report
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. We record any damage and where it is.
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we frequently see cracked and slipped slates. We photograph and describe each one.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
The survey, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take an hour or two at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a village or hamlet like Great Offley, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.