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Hatfield Heath Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Hatfield Heath, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Storm damage roof report in Hatfield Heath
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. Typical surveys look at gutters pulled loose in the wind and torn or lifted flat roof coverings, across flat roofs, ridges and hips and flashings.
For a small place like Hatfield Heath, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned in advance. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Hatfield Heath (CM22)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot 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.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Hatfield Heath
Is Hatfield Heath within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Hatfield Heath is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. 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.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The written report follows by email.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
That’s not something we can promise. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Places near Hatfield Heath
What else we do in Hatfield Heath
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hatfield Heath
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
What happens on the day
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older roofs in small places like Hatfield Heath can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Wind can pull the flashings away from a chimney. Loose flashings are recorded.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. The report shows each damaged area.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Hatfield Heath?
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
If you own a rental within reach of Sawbridgeworth station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether the price includes VAT
Storm damage roof reports in Hatfield Heath: local notes
Barrington Hall, about 2.3 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hatfield Heath. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you live in an older home near Holy Trinity Church, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. If you look after a building such as Hatfield Heath Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Hatfield Heath is about 4 miles south-east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Hatfield Heath. We cover towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Surveys in CM22 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Beehive Court, West Hayes and Cox Ley and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Hatfield Heath: Ardley End (1 mile south-east), Hatfield Broad Oak (2 miles north-east), Bedlar's Green (3 miles north), Aythorpe Roding (4 miles east) and Start Hill (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (13 miles south-east), Harlow (5 miles south-west), Brentwood (14 miles south), Loughton (13 miles south-west), Saffron Walden (14 miles north) and Waltham Abbey (12 miles south-west).
Near you in Hatfield Heath
Typical jobs here are in homes near The White Horse Inn Public House and the streets around them. Hatfield Heath’s nearest station is Sawbridgeworth station, about 2 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Herts and Essex Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Harlow Mill (3.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Hatfield Heath includes Sawbridgeworth Marsh and Portingbury Hills.
Why act early in Hatfield Heath
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is normally better. Older cottages and farmhouses around Hatfield Heath can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why us?
- A photo-illustrated written report
- 20+ years’ experience
- Package prices that include VAT
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available