Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Knebworth
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Knebworth. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Broken or displaced guttering
Storm damage roof reports around Knebworth
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. With Knebworth House about 1.3 miles north-west, Knebworth sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Knebworth station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If you live in an older home near Church of St Martin, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Knebworth is about 3 miles south of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Knebworth can all book storm damage roof reports. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Knebworth. London is in our area too.
We survey roofs across SG3 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Streets in the area include London Road, Deanscroft and Lytton Fields, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Knebworth: Woolmer Green (1 mile south), Bragbury End (1 mile north-east), Oaklands (2 miles south), Datchworth (2 miles south-east) and Shephall (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Hemel Hempstead (14 miles south-west), Stevenage (3 miles north), St Albans (10 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (15 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (5 miles south) and Harpenden (8 miles south-west).
Near you in Knebworth
Around Knebworth, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Barnwell School and Knebworth Park. Knebworth has its own railway station: Knebworth station. Other landmarks nearby include Benington Castle (3.6 miles north-east) and Datchworth Museum (1.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Knebworth include Mardley Heath.
How a storm damage roof report works in Knebworth
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It’s a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It isn’t a repair quote and does not include repair costs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. 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. If you are worried about ridge tiles that have come loose and torn or lifted flat roof coverings, we can find out what’s behind it.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Knebworth can let water in, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it isn’t always obvious where it starts. It’s worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Knebworth (SG3)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. Around Knebworth, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
What you get with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Visits on any day of the week
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a survey in Knebworth, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Also near Knebworth
What else we do in Knebworth
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we often see cracked and slipped slates. Each area is photographed and described.
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. We record what we find.
FAQs for Knebworth
Do you cover smaller places like Knebworth?
Yes, Knebworth is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Knebworth is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. 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 do I book a survey in Knebworth?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs are not included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. If it’s safe, photograph the damage before it’s covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Complain to your insurer first. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, though we cannot predict the outcome.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is not normally covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- How your policy defines a storm
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
Useful tips for Knebworth property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Knebworth
Gusts work at anything on a roof that’s loose or exposed. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. People typically call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Water coming in after the storm
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
If you look after a building like Knebworth Primary and Nursery School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
What to check before booking
- What experience they bring
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone