Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Hay Street, Hertfordshire
Storm damage roof reports across Hay Street, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Lead lifted at abutments
Storm damage roof report in Hay Street
High winds usually affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Falling branches can cause damage too. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. Common reasons to book are new damp or leaks inside and damaged flat roof membrane, across flat roofs, ridges and hips and gutters and fascias.
Many homes in small places like Hay Street face open ground, 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. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Hay Street (SG11)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Hay Street
Landlords and building managers frequently need a written record after a storm. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Broken or displaced guttering
- New damp or leaks inside
For an older house near a landmark like Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What experience they bring
- Their insurance cover
Hay Street: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Hay Street?
Yes, Hay Street is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is Hay Street in the area you cover?
Yes, Hay Street is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
We cannot say whether a claim will be paid. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Places near Hay Street
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Hay Street
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You will have your own independent record to refer to.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
How we price storm damage roof reports
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Acting quickly usually means less damage overall. For an older or listed building in a place like Hay Street, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
Why book us in Hay Street
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Photos and a written report every time
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Surveys seven days a week
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Leaks and storm damage in Hay Street
The wider area around Hay Street has a long history of building, with Much Hadham Palace about 4.7 miles south-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
Take a building like Jenyns First School and Nursery: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Hay Street is about 7 miles north-west of Bishop's Stortford, in Hertfordshire. Hay Street gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Hay Street and the places around it. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Storm damage roof reports in SG11 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Braughing (1 mile south-east), Westmill (2 miles west), Aspenden (2 miles north-west), Great Hormead (2 miles north) and Buntingford (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (9 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (7 miles south-east), Welwyn Garden City (12 miles south-west), Hitchin (13 miles west), Hoddesdon (11 miles south) and Cheshunt (15 miles south).
Near you in Hay Street
Typical jobs here are in homes near Adam And Eve Public House, among other places. A little further out are Brent Pelham (3.7 miles north-east).
The survey, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older rural homes like those around Hay Street can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.