Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Gustard Wood Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Gustard Wood, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
About our storm damage roof report in Gustard Wood
Our storm damage report starts from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It does not price the repairs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. We are frequently asked to look into flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and new damp or leaks inside, on ridges and hips, flat roofs and slate and tile slopes.
Being in a small place like Gustard Wood makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. It’s useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Gustard Wood (AL4)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Gustard Wood
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. We record the damage and where it is, with photos.
Problems we come across often include:
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- New damp or leaks inside
Landlords with a home close to Harpenden station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Questions to ask before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether the price includes VAT
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
Lead flashings
Lifted flashings let rain run behind them into the roof. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
Storm damage roof reports in Gustard Wood: local notes
With Shaw's Corner about 1.2 miles north-east, Gustard Wood sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, 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.
Take an older house close to St Peter: leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Take a building like St Helen's Church of England Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Gustard Wood is about 3 miles east of Harpenden, in Hertfordshire. We visit Gustard Wood as part of our work across Hertfordshire, for homes and businesses alike. Gustard Wood is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire we cover for storm damage roof reports. There is also a page for London.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: AL4. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Wheathampstead (1 mile south), Ayot St Lawrence (1 mile north-east), Kimpton (2 miles north), Ayot St Peter (2 miles east) and Codicote Bottom (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Watford (12 miles south), Hemel Hempstead (9 miles south-west), Stevenage (7 miles north-east), St Albans (5 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (5 miles south-east) and Harpenden (3 miles west).
Local landmarks in Gustard Wood
In Gustard Wood, that means homes and buildings near Sir John Lawes School and The Old Plough Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Gustard Wood is Harpenden station, roughly 2.7 miles west. Well-known places in the area include St Albans City Hospital (5.1 miles south-west) and Harpenden Museum (2.9 miles west). The countryside around Gustard Wood includes Wheathampstead Local Nature Reserve.
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Acting for you with the insurer
- A decision on your insurance claim
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
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What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere as small as Gustard Wood, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Questions from Gustard Wood
Will you come out to Gustard Wood?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is my home in Gustard Wood listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
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?
Only from the ground or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. Binoculars can help you see damage from below and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Gustard Wood
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Gustard Wood. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.