Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Hunsdon
An independent record of roof damage after a storm around Hunsdon, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Water coming in after the storm
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Hunsdon
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from the ground, from windows and higher points, from the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. If part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. You get a written report with photos to give to your insurer. We survey gutters and fascias, chimney stacks and ridges and hips, and common reasons people get in touch are damaged flat roof membrane and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles.
In a village or hamlet like Hunsdon, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We check whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Hunsdon (SG12)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, especially where the nails have corroded. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.
Hunsdon: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Hunsdon?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Hunsdon is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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 record storm damage myself?
Safely, from the ground or a window. Do not use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Hunsdon?
Just phone 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
That is not something we can promise. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Hunsdon roofs and the weather
With Much Hadham Palace about 3.6 miles north, Hunsdon sits in an area with a long building history. 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. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Landlords with a home close to Roydon station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. The streets around a church like St Francis Chapel are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Take a building like Hunsdon Junior Mixed and Infant School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Hunsdon is about 4 miles north-west of Harlow, in Hertfordshire. If you are in Hunsdon, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Here we cover the SG12 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We cover properties on High Street, Cunningham Grove and Wicklands Road. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Hunsdonbury (1 mile south), Widford (1 mile north), Nether Street (1 mile north), Wareside (2 miles north-west) and Babbs Green (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Stevenage (12 miles north-west), Bishop's Stortford (6 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (11 miles west), Hoddesdon (5 miles south-west), Cheshunt (8 miles south-west) and Hatfield (13 miles west).
Near you in Hunsdon
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Crown pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Roydon station, roughly 2.4 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Harlow Mill (3.3 miles east) and Henry Moore Studios and Gardens (2.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hunsdon Mead.
Tips that help
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. It is your record to use.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
How it works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Around Hunsdon, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
Related advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hunsdon
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Hunsdon and across Hertfordshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Hunsdon
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. Our report can then add a clear record. Older cottages and farmhouses around Hunsdon 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.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why book us in Hunsdon
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- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Over 20 years’ experience