Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Hinxworth Storm Damage Roof Report
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Hinxworth from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Broken or displaced guttering
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Hinxworth
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Check your own policy wording. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. 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. Typical surveys look at gutters pulled loose in the wind and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, across chimney stacks, flashings and slate and tile slopes.
For a small place like Hinxworth, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It is 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.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Hinxworth (SG7)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. We record any damage and where it is.
Common questions in Hinxworth
Will you come out to Hinxworth?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Hinxworth is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
There’s no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Your policy document will say.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
How do I book a survey in Hinxworth?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Storm damage roof reports around Hinxworth
Hinxworth Place, about 0.6 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hinxworth. 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. 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.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Nicholas are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Hinxworth is in Hertfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Hinxworth can all book storm damage roof reports, with a written report and photographs every time. Hinxworth is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Milton Keynes page.
Surveys in SG7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on High Street, Homefield and Chapel Street. Other places close to Hinxworth include Bury End (1 mile south-east), Ashwell End (1 mile east), Caldecote (1 mile south), Newnham (2 miles south) and Ashwell (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Stevenage (10 miles south), Hitchin (8 miles south-west), Letchworth (5 miles south), Letchworth Garden City (5 miles south), Stotfold (3 miles south-west) and Baldock (4 miles south).
Local landmarks in Hinxworth
The closest station to Hinxworth is Arlesey station, roughly 3.3 miles south-west. A little further out are Fairfield Hospital (3.9 miles south-west) and Ashwell Village Museum (2 miles east). The countryside around Hinxworth includes Arlesey Old Moat and Glebe Meadows.
When to book a survey in Hinxworth
Insurers often want evidence of what has been damaged and why. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. Your insurer still makes the decision.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- New damp or leaks inside
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damaged gutters and fascias
For landlords with property near Arlesey station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Before booking anyone
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Their insurance cover
- What exactly goes into their report
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hinxworth
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
What happens if roof problems are left?
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. For older village homes like those around Hinxworth, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 20+ years’ experience
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
How the survey works
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey typically takes between one and two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Hinxworth, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.