Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Hanscombe End Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Hanscombe End. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Broken or displaced guttering
Why get it checked now?
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it is better to know. Our report gives an honest view of both, so there are no surprises later. In a small place like Hanscombe End, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
For a price for your roof in Hanscombe End, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hanscombe End
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Every finding written up with photos
- An independent look at the roof
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Hanscombe End
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there’s access, and the roof itself where that is safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. If part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. We survey flashings, slate and tile slopes and gutters and fascias, and common reasons people get in touch are roofs hit by falling trees and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind.
Roofs in small places like Hanscombe End often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Hanscombe End (SG5)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Hanscombe End
Is Hanscombe End within the area you cover?
Yes. Hanscombe End is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is my home in Hanscombe End listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It depends on your policy. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from ground level first if it is safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
How it works
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older roofs in small places like Hanscombe End can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Places near Hanscombe End
What else we do in Hanscombe End
Leaks and storm damage in Hanscombe End
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your 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, so check with the council. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
Take a building like Shillington Lower School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Hanscombe End is about 5 miles north-west of Hitchin, in Hertfordshire. Hanscombe End is one of many places we visit across Hertfordshire, for homes and businesses alike. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Hanscombe End. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes.
We work across the SG5 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you are just outside Hanscombe End, we cover Apsley End (1 mile south), Shillington (1 mile east), Hexton (2 miles south), Pirton (2 miles south-east) and Pegsdon (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Stevenage (10 miles south-east), Welwyn Garden City (15 miles south-east), Harpenden (12 miles south), Hitchin (5 miles south-east), Letchworth (6 miles east) and Letchworth Garden City (6 miles east).
Local landmarks in Hanscombe End
We work in homes and buildings around The Five Bells Public House and Wrest Park. Other landmarks nearby include Keech Hospice Care (5.2 miles south-west) and Stondon Motor Museum (2.6 miles east). For a walk, there’s Barton Gravel Pit and Cain Hill.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hanscombe End
Letting agents and landlords in Hanscombe End book surveys as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, 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, photographs included.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
On flat roofs, storms can lift edges and tear membranes. We record any damage and where it is.
Ridge and hip tiles
The ridge and hips are among the most exposed parts of a roof. The survey notes loose, cracked or missing ridge and hip tiles.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Hanscombe End?
A storm frequently finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
Look out for signs like these:
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Homes near green spaces like Wrest Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
What to check before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Their insurance cover
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?