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Storm damage roof report in Highfield, Hertfordshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Highfield, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaving storm damage can let water into the loft space and rooms below. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. Blocked gutters on homes around Highfield overflow and soak walls, especially where trees overhang. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- A written report with photos
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- PI and public liability insurance
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Highfield
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. We don’t decide whether a storm met that test. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We survey flat roofs, slate and tile slopes and gutters and fascias, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks.
In a smaller place like Highfield, some roofs face open ground, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that is a useful clue. It’s useful to know when and where the water appears. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Highfield (HP2, HP1)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Check your policy for how to report damage
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Highfield
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Which survey package you book
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- What made you get in touch
- The property’s address and postcode
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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What we do, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Highfield, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets in another room
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Highfield
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- A price for the repairs
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
Storm damage roof reports in Highfield: local notes
With Batchwood Hall about 4.4 miles east, Highfield sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Highfield is part of Hemel Hempstead, 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.
If you look after a building such as Yewtree Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you let a flat or house near Hemel Hempstead station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. If you live near a park like Gadebridge Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Highfield is about 1 mile north of Hemel Hempstead, in Hertfordshire. Whether the building in Highfield is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Highfield is one of the places in Hertfordshire we cover. There’s also a page for Milton Keynes.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: HP2 and HP1. Streets in the area include Juno Road, Great Road and Dione Road, all of which we cover. Highfield sits on or near the A4147, so getting to you is simple. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Adeyfield (1 mile south-east), Hemel Hempstead (1 mile south), Piccotts End (1 mile north-west), Grovehill (1 mile south-west) and Woodhall Farm (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Watford (7 miles south), Stevenage (15 miles north-east), St Albans (6 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (12 miles east), Harpenden (6 miles north-east) and Hitchin (15 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Highfield
Around Highfield, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Gadebridge Park, The Old Bell pub and The Astley Cooper School. Highfield’s nearest station is Hemel Hempstead station, about 2.1 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Redbourn Museum (3.3 miles north-east) and Hemel Hempstead Hospital (1.1 miles south-west). Not far away are Verulamium Lake and Long Deans.
FAQs for Highfield
How do I find out if my home in Highfield is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you come out to Highfield?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. The written report follows by email.
What’s the best way to book?
Just call 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Safely, from the ground or a window. Do not use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.