Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Ickleford
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Ickleford, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
How a storm damage roof report works in Ickleford
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. We do not decide whether a storm met that test. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Typical surveys look at new damp or leaks inside and damaged ridges and hips, across flashings, gutters and fascias and flat roofs.
For a small place like Ickleford, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned in advance. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Ickleford (SG5)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ickleford
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Ickleford roofs and the weather
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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 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, so the council is the place to ask.
Take an older house close to Church of St Katharine: leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. If you own a rental within reach of Hitchin station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. Take a building like Ickleford Primary School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Ickleford is about 2 miles north of Hitchin, in Hertfordshire. In Ickleford, as across Hertfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Ickleford and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Milton Keynes page.
Surveys in SG5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Greenfield Lane, Boswell Drive and Chambers Lane, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Bearton (1 mile south), Westmill (1 mile south), Walsworth (1 mile south-east), Hitchin (2 miles south) and Benslow (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Stevenage (6 miles south-east), St Albans (15 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (13 miles south), Harpenden (11 miles south), Hatfield (15 miles south) and Hertford (15 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Ickleford
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Priory School, Butts Close and Plume Of Feathers Public House. For rail, the closest station is Hitchin station, roughly 1.5 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Garden City Collection Study Centre (1.4 miles north-east) and Fairfield Hospital (2.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Oughtonhead Nature Reserve and Markham's Hill.
FAQs for Ickleford
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ickleford?
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.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Ickleford?
Yes, Ickleford is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes an hour or two at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. We’ll confirm the timing when booking.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We’re not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Ickleford
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. We record storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. In a small place like Ickleford, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Ickleford
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- PI and public liability insurance
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- How your policy defines a storm
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
What we do, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes between one and two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Ickleford, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
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What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Which survey package you book
- Height and safe access
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.