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Storm Damage Roof Report in Grovehill
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Storm damage roof reports in Grovehill, with photos and a clear written report.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Loose or torn flashings
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
How a storm damage roof report works in Grovehill
After a storm, it helps to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We are not loss adjusters, and we can’t say whether a claim will be paid. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. We survey chimney stacks, flashings and flat roofs, and people most frequently book us about slipped or missing slates or tiles and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks.
Around Grovehill, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp on a chimney breast is not always rain from above, which is why it is worth tracing properly. It is worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Grovehill (HP2, HP1, HP3)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. A visit to a smaller place like Grovehill is no different on the day: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the loft space where it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Tips that help
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can frequently spot problems without climbing. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Grovehill: your questions answered
Is Grovehill within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Grovehill is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
That is not something we can promise. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Please do not climb onto the roof. Take photos from the ground or from windows. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details when you book.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Height and safe access
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Storm damage roof reports around Grovehill
Historic houses like High Elms Manor, about 4.8 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Grovehill goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Homes near green spaces like Gadebridge Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you live in an older home near Alexandra Road Congregational Church, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Grovehill is about 1 mile west of Hemel Hempstead, in Hertfordshire. If you are in Grovehill, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire, large and small. Milton Keynes is in our area too.
Every address in HP2, HP1 and HP3 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Park Lane, Wood Lane and Bury Road or a nearby road, we can help. Being close to the A4146, Grovehill is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Grovehill include Woodhall Farm (1 mile north), Hemel Hempstead (1 mile east), Adeyfield (1 mile east), Boxmoor (1 mile south-west) and Warner's End (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Watford (7 miles south-east), St Albans (6 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (12 miles east), Harpenden (7 miles north-east), Hatfield (10 miles east) and Borehamwood (10 miles south-east).
What’s near Grovehill
Around Grovehill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Hemel Hempstead School, The Full House and Gadebridge Park, among other places. The closest station to Grovehill is Hemel Hempstead station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Hemel Hempstead Hospital (within half a mile south-west). The countryside around Grovehill includes Long Deans.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Grovehill
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Grovehill. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Grovehill?
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. We cannot say whether the decision will change.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
If you own a rental within reach of Hemel Hempstead station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Before you book anyone
- When you’ll get the report
- What exactly goes into their report
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see