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Storm damage roof report in High Wych, Hertfordshire
Need a storm damage roof report in High Wych? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- New damp or leaks inside
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
Why get it checked now?
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from ground level. That keeps a record of how it looked. Older cottages and farmhouses around High Wych can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
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 can help you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in High Wych
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- PI and public liability insurance
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Storm damage roof report in High Wych
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. We survey gutters and fascias, flat roofs and ridges and hips, and people most frequently book us about lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and gaps where slates or tiles have gone.
Somewhere as small as High Wych, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
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 Wych (CM21)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in High Wych
Will you come out to High Wych?
Yes. High Wych is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is my home in High Wych listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
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.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It varies by policy. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but check your own wording.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. We will confirm the timing when you book.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we will explain what’s needed.
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- The outcome of a claim
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
Surveys for landlords and agents in High Wych
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Towns and villages near High Wych
What else we do in High Wych
What a storm damage roof report looks like in High Wych
About 3.9 miles north-west lies Much Hadham Palace, a reminder of how long the area around High Wych has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If you own a rental within reach of Harlow Mill station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. Living close to Gibberd Garden is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you live in an older home near Parish Church of St James the Great, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
High Wych is about 3 miles north of Harlow, in Hertfordshire. Anywhere in High Wych, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Here we cover the CM21 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Mansfield, High Wych Lane and Broadfields or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside High Wych, we cover Sawbridgeworth (1 mile east), Lower Sheering (2 miles east), Allen's Green (2 miles north), Spellbrook (2 miles north-east) and Sheering (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Stevenage (15 miles north-west), Bishop's Stortford (4 miles north), Welwyn Garden City (14 miles west), Hoddesdon (7 miles south-west), Cheshunt (10 miles south-west) and Hatfield (15 miles west).
Around High Wych
In High Wych, that means homes and buildings near The Half Moon Public House, Leventhorpe and Gibberd Garden. The closest station to High Wych is Harlow Mill station, roughly 1.3 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Harlow Mill (1.3 miles south) and Princess Alexandra Hospital (3 miles south-west). Not far away are Sawbridgeworth Marsh.
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
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 part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere like High Wych needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the roof space where it’s safe.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Advice
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Slates often outlast the nails that hold them. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. We record any damage we can see.