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Storm damage roof report in High Cross, Hertfordshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in High Cross, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in High Cross
High winds normally 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. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. If you are worried about damaged pots on the stack and holes or cracks caused by debris, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on gutters and fascias, flat roofs and flashings alike.
Being in a small place like High Cross makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. It’s useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- High Cross (SG11)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
High Cross roofs and the weather
Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. About 4.2 miles east lies Much Hadham Palace, a reminder of how long the area around High Cross has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently 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 live in an older home near Church of St John the Evangelist, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. For landlords with property near Ware station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
High Cross is about 2 miles north of Ware, in Hertfordshire. We carry out storm damage roof reports in High Cross for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. High Cross is one of the places in Hertfordshire we cover. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the SG11 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include North Drive, Chestnut Grove and Poplar Close, all of which we cover. Other places close to High Cross include Wadesmill (1 mile south-west), Standon Green End (1 mile north), Thundridge (1 mile south), Cold Christmas (1 mile south-east) and Barwick (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (8 miles north-west), St Albans (15 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (8 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (8 miles south-west), Harpenden (14 miles west) and Hitchin (13 miles north-west).
What’s near High Cross
We work in homes and buildings around The White Horse Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Ware station, roughly 2.8 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Museum of Street Lighting (3.4 miles south) and Hertford County Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). Not far away are King's Meads.
Common roof problems in High Cross
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. The decision still rests with the insurer.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Loose or torn flashings
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
If you look after a building such as Thundridge Church of England Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What insurance they carry
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What they won’t be able to tell you
Checking the roof from ground level
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
FAQs for High Cross
Will you come out to High Cross?
Yes, High Cross is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is High Cross in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in High Cross as anywhere else.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
There’s no single figure. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is not typically covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Surveys for landlords and agents in High Cross
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Check the roof from ground level after strong winds. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Roof by roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. Each one is recorded with photos.
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are frequently where flat roof coverings start to peel back. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
Towns and villages near High Cross
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What we do, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. For a village or hamlet like High Cross, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.