Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Hemel Hempstead
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Hemel Hempstead, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. We photograph each gap.
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. We photograph and describe the damage.
Storm damage roof report in Hemel Hempstead: what you get
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Check your own policy wording. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. The report includes photographs of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We survey ridges and hips, gutters and fascias and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and slipped or missing slates or tiles.
With roofs of every age and type in a place like Hemel Hempstead, there are many ways for water to get in: failed flashings, blocked valleys, slipped slates, worn mortar, overflowing gutters or a split felt roof. The stain inside is rarely right under the cause, which is why the inside and outside are looked at together. Moisture readings, taken alongside a close look outside, help track where the water has been.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Hemel Hempstead (HP2, HP3, HP1)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Hemel Hempstead
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
Look out for signs like these:
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Living close to Gadebridge Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What exactly goes into their report
Wind, rain and roofs in Hemel Hempstead
Hemel Hempstead is one of the post-war new towns. Many homes in the new towns date from the post-war decades, with concrete interlocking tiles, low-pitched roofs and flat-roofed garages and porches. Leaks on homes like these often come from flat-roofed additions or from rain driven up under low-pitched tiles. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
High Elms Manor, about 4.6 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hemel Hempstead. On older roofs nearby, leaks frequently trace back to lead flashings, valleys and gutters. If you live in an older home near St Barnabas, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Hemel Hempstead is about 24 miles north-west of London, in Hertfordshire. Whether the building in Hemel Hempstead is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire. We also survey roofs in London.
We work across the HP2, HP3 and HP1 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on The Queen's Square, High Street and Sun Square or anywhere close by, we can help. Hemel Hempstead is on the A41 and A414, so it’s easy for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Grovehill (1 mile west), Woodhall Farm (1 mile west), Adeyfield (1 mile north-east), Highfield (1 mile north) and Bennetts End (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Watford (7 miles south-east), St Albans (6 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (12 miles east), Harpenden (6 miles north-east), Hatfield (10 miles east) and Borehamwood (10 miles south-east). Hemel Hempstead is among the bigger towns we cover in Hertfordshire.
Near you in Hemel Hempstead
In Hemel Hempstead, that means homes and buildings near Gadebridge Park, The Full House and Adeyfield School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Apsley station, about 1.4 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Redbourn Museum (4 miles north-east) and Hemel Hempstead Hospital (0.5 miles west). Not far away are Verulamium Lake and Long Deans.
Also near Hemel Hempstead
What else we do in Hemel Hempstead
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hemel Hempstead
Landlords and letting agents in Hemel Hempstead book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Hemel Hempstead and across Hertfordshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Hemel Hempstead
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. For a commercial building or block in Hemel Hempstead, roof access is agreed with whoever manages it before the visit. At home, it helps to clear a route to the loft and point out any stains or leaks. You then get a written report with photos.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Common questions in Hemel Hempstead
Do you cover Hemel Hempstead?
Yes, Hemel Hempstead is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Hemel Hempstead as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Hemel Hempstead 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.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
How long does the survey take?
It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.