Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Leavesden
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Leavesden, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Leavesden
After a storm, it’s useful to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We are not loss adjusters, and we can’t say whether a claim will be paid. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. We survey slate and tile slopes, flat roofs and ridges and hips, and people most often book us about holes or cracks caused by debris and damaged flat roof membrane.
Houses in smaller places like Leavesden can stand more in the open, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that’s a useful clue. It’s useful to know when and where the water appears. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Leavesden (WD25, WD5)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
Leaks and storm damage in Leavesden
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. High Elms Manor, about 0.4 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Leavesden. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Charter Place, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters. If you live near a park like Woodside Playing Fields, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
Leavesden is about 2 miles north of Watford, in Hertfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Leavesden, the roof can be surveyed. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Leavesden and the places around it. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in WD25 and WD5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Forest Road, Langley Lane and Sheepcot Lane and the roads around them. With the A405 close by, Leavesden is easy for us to reach for storm damage roof reports. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Garston (1 mile south-east), Meriden (1 mile south-east), North Watford (2 miles south), Watford (2 miles south) and Aldenham (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Hemel Hempstead (5 miles north-west), St Albans (5 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (11 miles north-east), Harpenden (9 miles north), Cheshunt (15 miles east) and Hatfield (8 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Leavesden
We work in homes and buildings around Woodside Playing Fields and Francis Combe Academy, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Garston station, roughly 1 mile south-east of the centre. A little further out are Hertfordshire Fire Brigade Museum (3.1 miles south) and Hilfield Castle (4.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Leavesden include Longspring Wood and Verulamium Lake.
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Leavesden: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Leavesden?
Yes, Leavesden is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Leavesden as anywhere else.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Leavesden?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
What does a storm damage report cost?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report does not include repair costs.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when booking.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Leavesden
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. We cannot say whether the decision will change.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Water coming in after the storm
- Loose or torn flashings
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Different roofs, different checks
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge and hip tiles take the full force of the wind. The survey notes loose, cracked or missing ridge and hip tiles.
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. The report notes any damage to the stack.
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. A visit to a smaller place like Leavesden is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Leavesden, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
What else we do in Leavesden
Why it is worth a survey now in Leavesden
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. Our report can then add a clear record. Homes in smaller places like Leavesden can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 20+ years’ experience
- Every finding written up with photos