Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Haultwick
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Haultwick and the rest of Hertfordshire. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Loose or torn flashings
How a storm damage roof report works in Haultwick
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. We survey slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and gutters and fascias, and people most frequently book us about cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and damage from fallen branches or debris.
Roofs in small places like Haultwick frequently 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, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
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.
- Place
- Haultwick (SG11)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Haultwick
Insurers frequently want evidence of what has been damaged and why. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. The decision still rests with the insurer.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Anyone responsible for a site like Munden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How soon the report will arrive
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Why it’s worth a survey now in Haultwick
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. We record storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. For an older or listed building in a place like Haultwick, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Why book us in Haultwick
- 20+ years’ experience
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, it normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Around Haultwick, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, 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 photographs.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. Damage is photographed and described.
Lead flashings
Lifted flashings let rain run behind them into the roof. The report records the flashing and any damp inside.
Questions from Haultwick
Do you cover smaller places like Haultwick?
Yes. Haultwick is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Haultwick is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
What if the roof was already worn?
Insurers typically exclude wear and tear. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, though we cannot predict the outcome.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Haultwick?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Haultwick roofs and the weather
With Aston Bury about 3.9 miles west, Haultwick sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
For an older house near a landmark like Parish Church of All Saints, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. If you let a flat or house near Watton-At-Stone station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Haultwick is about 5 miles east of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. Haultwick is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Haultwick is one of the places in Hertfordshire where we work for storm damage roof reports. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Storm damage roof reports in SG11 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include The Street, Frogs Hall Lane and Gifford's Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Haultwick: Dane End (1 mile south), Whempstead (2 miles south-west), Burn's Green (2 miles west), Sacombe Green (2 miles south) and Sacombe (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Stevenage (5 miles west), St Albans (15 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (9 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (9 miles south-west), Harpenden (13 miles west) and Hitchin (10 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Haultwick
Typical jobs here are in homes near Rest And Welcome Public House and Ralph Sadleir Middle School and the streets around them. Haultwick’s nearest station is Watton-At-Stone station, about 3.6 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Benington Castle (2.6 miles west). For a walk, there is Astonbury Wood.
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of each area of damage. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.