Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Hatfield
Storm damage roof reports around Hatfield, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Roofs hit by falling trees
About our storm damage roof report in Hatfield
High winds typically affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. 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. We survey chimney stacks, flashings and gutters and fascias, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are broken or displaced guttering and damaged ridges and hips.
In a town like Hatfield, older houses and newer estates leak in different ways. On older roofs it is often slates, mortar and lead that has split or lifted; later homes can leak at valleys, verges and flat roofs over extensions. Knowing the cause tells you what to do next. It also tells you whether the problem is old wear or something more recent.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Hatfield (AL10, AL9)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- How your policy defines a storm
- Areas we cannot see safely
- Estimates of repair costs
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Most visits in a town like Hatfield start at the front of the house and work round to the back. The back garden is frequently where extensions, dormers and rear slopes are best seen. The loft comes next, where there is safe access.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the roof space where it’s safe.
- 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 photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Hatfield, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hatfield
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
How we price storm damage roof reports
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The roof’s overall size
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- When you need the report by
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Practical tips
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.
Hatfield questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hatfield?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Hatfield as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
My home in Hatfield has a flat-roofed garage or porch. Is it worth having that looked at?
Yes, if you’d like it included, mention it as you book. On buildings from before 2000, cement sheet roofs may contain asbestos and should be checked by a specialist asbestos surveyor before anyone disturbs them.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Why act early in Hatfield
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Acting quickly usually means less damage overall. On a house in a town like Hatfield, wet loft insulation stops working and can stay damp for a long time. That adds to the bill long before the leak is obvious.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book us in Hatfield
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- PI and public liability insurance
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Towns and villages near Hatfield
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Storm damage roof reports around Hatfield
Historic houses such as Hatfield House, about 1 mile east, show how far back building in the area around Hatfield goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Hatfield is one of the post-war new towns. Homes from the post-war decades are common in the new towns, many with low-pitched roofs in concrete tiles and flat-roofed garages or porches. Low pitches let wind-driven rain reach further under the tiles, and flat-roofed garages and porches are common leak points.
Landlords with a home close to Hatfield station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Homes near green spaces like Stanborough Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Howard Centre, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down.
Hatfield is about 4 miles east of St Albans, in Hertfordshire. We provide storm damage roof reports for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Hatfield and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London.
We work across AL10 and AL9 for storm damage roof reports. You’ll find streets such as Market Place, Bishop Square and Fiddle Bridge Lane. Main roads around Hatfield include the A414 and B197, which makes travel easy. Other places close to Hatfield include Smallford (2 miles west), Colney Heath (2 miles south-west), Sleapshyde (2 miles south-west), Stanborough (2 miles north) and Cooper's Green (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Watford (10 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (10 miles west), Stevenage (10 miles north), St Albans (4 miles west), Welwyn Garden City (3 miles north-east) and Harpenden (6 miles north-west).
What’s near Hatfield
Typical jobs here are in homes near Stanborough Park and The Cat and Fiddle pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Hatfield station, roughly 0.7 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Queen Elizabeth II Hospital (2.4 miles north-east) and Howard Centre (2.9 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Colney Heath Local Nature Reserve.