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Storm damage roof report in Green Street, Hertfordshire

An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Green Street, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.

  • New damp or leaks inside
  • Slipped or missing slates or tiles
  • Loose or torn flashings

Independent storm damage roof reports in Green Street

Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Green Street

Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Falling branches can cause damage too. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. If you are worried about loose or torn flashings and slates and tiles blown off the roof, we can find out what’s behind it.

For a small place like Green Street, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.

After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.

Where
Green Street (WD6)
Region
Hertfordshire
Price
From £150 inc. VAT
Report
Emailed report with photos and recommendations
Survey days
Weekdays and weekends
Insurance
Professional indemnity and public liability
Telephone
07833 053749
Last updated
27 October 2026
Illustration of a written roof report with a magnifying glass and a ticked clipboard

What a storm damage roof report looks like in Green Street

Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. The wider area around Green Street has a long history of building, with Wyllyotts Manor about 3.7 miles north-east. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.

If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Michael and All Angels Church, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. For landlords with property near Elstree & Borehamwood station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.

Green Street is about 1 mile north of Borehamwood, in Hertfordshire. We survey roofs in Green Street and the rest of Hertfordshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Green Street is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire we cover for storm damage roof reports. Our London page covers surveys nearby.

Surveys in WD6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Stapleton Road, Green Street and Cowley Hill or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Green Street include Well End (1 mile south-east), Borehamwood (1 mile south), Shenley (1 mile north-west), Ridge (2 miles north-east) and Rowley Green (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Watford (5 miles west), Hemel Hempstead (10 miles north-west), St Albans (6 miles north-west), Welwyn Garden City (9 miles north), Harpenden (10 miles north) and Hoddesdon (12 miles north-east).

What’s near Green Street

In Green Street, that means homes and buildings near The White Horse Public House and Hertswood Academy. Green Street’s nearest station is Elstree & Borehamwood station, about 1.6 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Hilfield Castle (3 miles south-west) and Shenley Hospital (1.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Darland's Lake and Arkley Lane and Pastures.

Map of Green Street © OpenStreetMap contributors

Landlord and commercial surveys in Green Street

We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.

Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.

What we do, step by step

Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report, sent to you by email. On timing, it usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Green Street often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.

  1. You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
  2. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the loft space where it is safe.
  3. Each area of damage is photographed and described.
  4. The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
  5. You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.

How to prepare

  • Tell us where we can park nearby
  • Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
  • Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors

Arrange a survey

To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.

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Advice

Questions from Green Street

Do you cover smaller places like Green Street?

Yes. Green Street is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.

How do I find out if my home in Green Street is listed?

We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.

How many surveys have you done?

We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.

Can you survey at the weekend?

We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.

Do I need to be at home?

It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when booking.

How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Green Street?

To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.

Will you walk on the roof?

Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.

Prices for storm damage roof reports in Green Street

All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:

  • Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
  • Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
  • How big the roof is
  • Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets

Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.

Booking your survey

Here’s what helps us most 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
  • Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
  • Any deadline, such as an exchange date

Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.

Tips from our surveys

A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:

  • Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
  • Note the date and time you first saw the damage
  • Take photos of stains and damp inside
  • Photograph the damage safely from below

The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. It is your record to use.

Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.

Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Green Street

Insurers frequently want evidence of what has been damaged and why. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. Your insurer still makes the decision.

People typically book a survey after spotting something like this:

  • Gutters pulled loose in the wind
  • Ridge tiles that have come loose
  • Loose or torn flashings
  • Holes or cracks caused by debris

If you run a business near Spires Shopping Centre, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.

Before you book any roof surveyor

  • Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
  • Will the report include photos?
  • How long they’ve been surveying roofs
  • What follow-up you get after the report

What a good roof survey covers

Why act early in Green Street

Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. Our report gives an honest view of both, so you know what the roof shows. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.

What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.

What you get with us

  • Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
  • 98% customer satisfaction
  • An independent view of the roof
  • Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID

Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.

20+ yearsRoof survey experience
5,000+ surveys98% customer satisfaction
Drones and thermal imagingCAA-registered drone operator
Fully insuredProfessional indemnity and public liability
Reports from £150Prices include VAT