Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Letchworth
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Letchworth, with photos and a clear written report.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Storm damage roof report in Letchworth: what you get
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there is access, and the roof itself where that is safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. If part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. You get a written report with photos to give to your insurer. We are often asked to look into slates and tiles blown off the roof and damaged ridges and hips, across chimney stacks, flashings and gutters and fascias.
When a storm passes over a town like Letchworth, loose tiles, slates and ridges are the first to move. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. Photographs and a written account help you show what happened. Because wear and tear is typically excluded, the age of any damage matters.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Letchworth (SG6)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Letchworth property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- File receipts for anything you pay for
If you’re unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.
Questions from Letchworth
Is Letchworth in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Letchworth is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
How do I find out if my home in Letchworth is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when booking.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
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.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey normally takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In Letchworth, many roofs join a neighbour’s, so we check what can be seen of the shared parts from your side. It helps to know about previous repairs, leaks or recent work, so time on site goes where it’s needed.
- 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.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: 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.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
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Letchworth roofs and the weather
With Hinxworth Place about 4.5 miles north, Letchworth 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. 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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Take an older house close to Church of St Paul: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Landlords with a home close to Letchworth Garden City station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Hillshott Infant 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.
Letchworth is about 5 miles north of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. Wherever you are in Letchworth, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire. We also survey roofs in Milton Keynes.
We work across the SG6 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Station Road, Willian Church Road and Rowland Way or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Letchworth sits on or near the A505 and B656, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Letchworth: Letchworth Garden City (1 mile west), Norton (1 mile north-east), Willian (1 mile south), Walsworth (2 miles south-west) and Poets Estate (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (5 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (12 miles south), Harpenden (12 miles south-west), Hitchin (3 miles south-west), Hatfield (15 miles south) and Hertford (14 miles south-east).
Near you in Letchworth
Typical jobs here are in homes near Norton School, The Highfield School and Three Magnets pub. Letchworth has its own railway station: Letchworth Garden City station. A little further out are Fairfield Hospital (1.9 miles north-west) and First Garden City Heritage Museum (under half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include Purwell Ninesprings.
Why get it checked now?
Damage left open lets in more rain. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. On homes in Letchworth, the joint between an extension and the house is where a slow leak tends to start. A few wet winters later, it can mean new plaster and decorating as well as roof work.
Every price we give includes VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book with us
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 98% customer satisfaction
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.