Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Holwellbury
An independent record of roof damage after a storm around Holwellbury, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Storm damage roof report in Holwellbury
We inspect the roof from wherever it can safely be seen: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there is access, and the roof itself where that’s safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. We note any part we couldn’t see. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. Common reasons to book are broken or displaced guttering and lead lifted at abutments, on chimney stacks, ridges and hips and gutters and fascias.
Many homes in small places like Holwellbury face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Holwellbury (SG5)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. Our report says whether it looks freshly damaged or worn over time.
Holwellbury questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Holwellbury?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Holwellbury is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Will you come out to Holwellbury?
Yes, Holwellbury is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Holwellbury?
Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Holwellbury
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter (C of E) at Corner with Holwell Road: leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Questions to ask before you book
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What the survey won’t cover
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Landlord and commercial surveys in Holwellbury
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.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older rural homes like those around Holwellbury can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Storm damage roof reports around Holwellbury
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
If you look after a building like Derwent Lower School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. Landlords with a home close to Arlesey station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Holwellbury is about 3 miles north-west of Letchworth, in Hertfordshire. Whether the building in Holwellbury is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Holwellbury is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire where we work. Milton Keynes is in our area too.
Storm damage roof reports in SG5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover Ickleford (2 miles south), Westmill (3 miles south), Bearton (3 miles south), Letchworth Garden City (3 miles south-east) and Walsworth (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Stevenage (8 miles south-east), Welwyn Garden City (14 miles south), Harpenden (13 miles south), Hitchin (3 miles south), Stotfold (3 miles north-east) and Baldock (5 miles east).
What’s near Holwellbury
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Priory School. For rail, the closest station is Arlesey station, about 2.4 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Fairfield Hospital (2.1 miles east) and Wymondley Castle (4.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Arlesey Old Moat and Glebe Meadows and Markham's Hill.
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Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Check how your policy defines a storm
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
What happens if roof problems are left?
With an independent report, you have something specific to show your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, so you’re not relying only on your own photos. Older cottages and farmhouses around Holwellbury can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
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 us?
- Visits on any day of the week
- PI and public liability insurance
- Package prices that include VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.