Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Hoddesdon
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Hoddesdon. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Loose or torn flashings
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Hoddesdon
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It isn’t a repair quote and doesn’t include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for that. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. Common reasons to book are damaged pots on the stack and loose or torn flashings, on slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and gutters and fascias.
Many homes around Hoddesdon have been extended, often with flat roofs or dormers, and where an extension meets the house is a common leak point. Flashings, upstands and the edges of flat roofs are looked at alongside the main roof, inside and out. Water can run along the top of a wall or a joist before it shows, so the stain is not always the place to look.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Where
- Hoddesdon (EN11, EN10, EN8, SG12)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Hoddesdon?
A storm frequently finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Water coming in after the storm
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Loose or torn flashings
Landlords with a home close to Broxbourne station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Questions to ask before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Are they insured for the work?
Common questions in Hoddesdon
Is my home in Hoddesdon listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How should I get ready for a visit in Hoddesdon?
Clear the way to the loft hatch if there is one, and tell us about any leaks, stains or past repairs. Let us know about parking and access in Hoddesdon too.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it isn’t resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The report follows by email.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Stay off the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
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Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of each area of damage. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Hoddesdon
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Living close to Barclay Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Anyone responsible for a site like Sheredes School will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Hoddesdon is about 13 miles south-east of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. Wherever you are in Hoddesdon, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property. Hoddesdon is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire where we work for storm damage roof reports. You can also see our page for London.
Here we cover the EN11, EN10, EN8 and SG12 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on High Street, Station Road and London Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Hoddesdon sits on or near the A10 and B176, which makes travel easy. We also cover Broxbourne (1 mile south-west), High Leigh (1 mile north-west), Woollensbrook (1 mile north-west), Goose Green (1 mile north-west) and Wormley (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (13 miles north-west), St Albans (13 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (11 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (8 miles west), Harpenden (15 miles west) and Cheshunt (3 miles south-west). Being one of Hertfordshire’s larger places, Hoddesdon has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Near you in Hoddesdon
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Barclay Park, The Golden Lion Inn and St Cross Catholic Primary School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Broxbourne station, roughly 0.6 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Hertford County Hospital (4.2 miles north-west) and Barrowfield (3.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Hoddesdon include Danemead and Cheshunt Lake.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Most visits in a town like Hoddesdon start at the front of the house and work round to the back. Rear gardens and side paths often give the best view of extensions and back slopes. Then, if it can be reached safely, we look in the loft.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- 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 is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
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Why act early in Hoddesdon
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, alongside any photos you took yourself. Roof faults found early can be planned for, while one found after water comes through usually has to be dealt with in a hurry, in Hoddesdon as anywhere.
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 us?
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- An independent look at the roof
- Surveys seven days a week
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Hoddesdon and across Hertfordshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.