Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Kemprow Storm Damage Roof Report
Need a storm damage roof report in Kemprow? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damaged flat roof membrane
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. We record both the storm damage and the older wear.
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Storm damage roof report in Kemprow: what you get
Our storm damage report starts from £150. It’s a written report with photos, sent 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. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. We’re often asked to look into ridge tiles that have come loose and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, across chimney stacks, flashings and gutters and fascias.
Somewhere as small as Kemprow, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We look at everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Kemprow (WD25)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we are asked to look at in Kemprow
Insurers often want evidence of what has been damaged and why. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. The decision still rests with the insurer.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
For businesses in and around places like Harlequin Centre, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What follow-up you get after the report
Leave it or get it looked at?
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from the ground if it is safe. Those photos show the damage as it was. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Kemprow, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why book us in Kemprow
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Package prices that include VAT
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- An independent look at the roof
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Checking the roof from the ground
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. Don’t go up yourself.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Rural addresses near Kemprow can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Common questions in Kemprow
Will you come out to Kemprow?
Yes, Kemprow is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is Kemprow in the area you cover?
Yes, Kemprow is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. If it is not resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
We cannot say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Leaks and storm damage in Kemprow
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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Historic houses like High Elms Manor, about 2.7 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Kemprow goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live in an older home near St John, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Living close to Garston Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
Kemprow is about 3 miles north of Bushey, in Hertfordshire. Bookings from Kemprow are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire. You can also see our page for London.
Storm damage roof reports in WD25 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Kemprow and High Cross, all of which we cover. Other places close to Kemprow include Round Bush (1 mile south), Aldenham (1 mile south-west), Radlett (1 mile east), Letchmore Heath (1 mile south) and Patchetts Green (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Watford (3 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (7 miles north-west), St Albans (5 miles north), Welwyn Garden City (10 miles north-east), Harpenden (9 miles north) and Hoddesdon (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Kemprow
In Kemprow, that means homes and buildings near Garston Park, Three Horseshoes Public House and Queens' School. For rail, the closest station is Radlett station, roughly 1.1 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Radlett and District Museum (1.1 miles east) and Harlequin Centre (2.9 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Broad Colney Lakes and Verulamium Lake.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.