Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Hunsdonbury Storm Damage Roof Report
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Hunsdonbury, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
Storm damage roof report in Hunsdonbury
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. We survey slate and tile slopes, flashings and ridges and hips, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are stains appearing after strong winds and lead lifted at abutments.
Being in a small place like Hunsdonbury makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Location
- Hunsdonbury (SG12)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Hunsdonbury
Is Hunsdonbury within the area you cover?
Yes, Hunsdonbury is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is my home in Hunsdonbury 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. 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.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. If it’s safe, photograph the damage before it is covered. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs are not included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Hunsdonbury roofs and the weather
With Much Hadham Palace about 4 miles north, Hunsdonbury sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you own a rental within reach of Roydon station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. Take an older house close to St Francis Chapel: leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Hunsdonbury is about 3 miles north-west of Harlow, in Hertfordshire. Wherever you are in Hunsdonbury, we can come and survey your property. Hunsdonbury is one of the places in Hertfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: SG12. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Acorn Street, Great Oak Court and Nine Ashes or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Hunsdon (1 mile north), Widford (1 mile north), Nether Street (2 miles north), Wareside (2 miles north-west) and Babbs Green (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (13 miles north-west), Bishop's Stortford (6 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (11 miles west), Hoddesdon (4 miles south-west), Cheshunt (8 miles south-west) and Hatfield (12 miles west).
What’s near Hunsdonbury
In Hunsdonbury, that means homes and buildings near The Fox & Hounds pub and Roydon Primary School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Roydon station, roughly 1.9 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Princess Alexandra Hospital (2.5 miles south-east) and Henry Moore Studios and Gardens (2.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hunsdon Mead.
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Hunsdonbury
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. People normally call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Water coming in after the storm
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Hunsdon Junior Mixed and Infant School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Towns and villages near Hunsdonbury
Other services in Hunsdonbury
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Landlords and letting agents in Hunsdonbury book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge and hip tiles take the full force of the wind. We record any that have lifted, cracked or come away.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. We record which are damaged and where.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a hamlet or village like Hunsdonbury, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us 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.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.