Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Hexton, Hertfordshire
Storm damage roof reports in Hexton and the rest of Hertfordshire. We survey on any day of the week.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Loose or torn flashings
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Height and safe access
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
For a price for your roof in Hexton, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Anything about access we should know
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The address and postcode of the property
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Storm damage roof report in Hexton
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Your policy document sets out its own definition. We don’t decide whether a storm met that test. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. The report includes photos of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. The claim decision rests with your insurer. We survey chimney stacks, flat roofs and gutters and fascias, and the problems we are asked to look at most are roofs hit by falling trees and loose or torn flashings.
For a small place like Hexton, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Hexton (SG5)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Hexton
What else we do in Hexton
What we can’t see
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Estimates of repair costs
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
Leaks and storm damage in Hexton
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. About 4.3 miles west lies Harlington Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Hexton has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Harlington station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Take a building like Hexton Junior Mixed and Infant School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. Homes near green spaces like Recreation Ground can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Hexton is in Hertfordshire. Roofs in Hexton get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hertfordshire. Hexton is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire we cover. Milton Keynes is in our area too.
Storm damage roof reports in SG5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Pegsdon (1 mile east), Apsley End (2 miles north-east), Hanscombe End (2 miles north), Shillington (3 miles north-east) and Pirton (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Hemel Hempstead (15 miles south), Stevenage (10 miles south-east), St Albans (15 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (14 miles south-east), Harpenden (10 miles south) and Hitchin (5 miles east).
Near you in Hexton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Recreation Ground, among other places. The closest station to Hexton is Harlington station, about 4.5 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Ravensburgh Castle (0.9 miles south-west) and John Dony Field Centre (3.9 miles south). Open spaces near Hexton include Butts Hill and Barton Gravel Pit.
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. We record any damage and where it is.
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. We record both the storm damage and the older wear.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere like Hexton needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Useful tips for Hexton property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Check the roof from ground level after strong winds. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Common questions in Hexton
Is Hexton in the area you cover?
Yes, Hexton is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Do you cover smaller places like Hexton?
Yes, Hexton is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
That is 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.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.