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Storm damage roof report in High Leigh, Hertfordshire
Need a storm damage roof report in High Leigh? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Water coming in after the storm
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
High Leigh questions
Will you come out to High Leigh?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you cover High Leigh?
Yes, High Leigh is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Safely, from the ground or a window. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs are not part of the report.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
Storm damage roof report in High Leigh: what you get
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. 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. Common reasons to book are cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and stains appearing after strong winds, on chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and flat roofs.
Somewhere as small as High Leigh, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- High Leigh (EN11)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in High Leigh
A storm often finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
If you let a flat or house near Broxbourne station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Before booking anyone
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Will the report include photos?
Also near High Leigh
Also in High Leigh
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
What we do, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Cottages and farmhouses around High Leigh often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Storm damage roof reports in High Leigh: local notes
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
If you live near a park such as Barclay Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you look after a building such as Westfield Community Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
High Leigh is about 1 mile north-west of Hoddesdon, in Hertfordshire. We provide storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in High Leigh and nearby. Across Hertfordshire, we cover High Leigh and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
We work across EN11 for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Lord Street, Sedgwick Grove and Box Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Woollensbrook (1 mile north), Goose Green (1 mile west), Hoddesdon (1 mile south-east), Broxbourne (1 mile south) and Hailey (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Stevenage (12 miles north-west), St Albans (13 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (11 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (8 miles west), Harpenden (14 miles west) and Cheshunt (4 miles south).
What’s near High Leigh
Around High Leigh, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Barclay Park, King William IV Public House and Robert Barclay Academy and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Broxbourne station, roughly 1.3 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Lowewood Museum (0.8 miles south-east) and Hertford County Hospital (3.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near High Leigh include Danemead and Cheshunt Lake.
Leave it or get it looked at?
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from ground level. Those photos show the damage as it was. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like High Leigh, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- 98% customer satisfaction
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Useful tips for High Leigh property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. We do not deal with the insurer on your behalf.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Do not go up a ladder to look.
What affects the price in High Leigh
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The roof’s overall size
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to tell us when you get in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.