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Storm Damage Roof Report in London Colney
Storm damage roof reports in London Colney and the rest of Hertfordshire. We survey on any day of the week.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
How a storm damage roof report works in London Colney
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Photograph the damage from ground level or a window, and never climb up. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. We survey chimney stacks, ridges and hips and slate and tile slopes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damaged pots on the stack and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles.
In older homes around places like London Colney, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there is little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Whether it’s long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are frequently the first clue.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- London Colney (AL2, AL1)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in London Colney
Storms don’t only affect pitched roofs. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Water coming in after the storm
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Shop and office owners around The Maltings may find that water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What experience they bring
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Storm damage roof reports around London Colney
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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. Historic houses such as Batchwood Hall, about 3.9 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around London Colney goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you own a rental within reach of Park Street station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Homes near green spaces like Highfield Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
London Colney is about 2 miles south-east of St Albans, in Hertfordshire. Anywhere in London Colney, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Hertfordshire, we cover London Colney. You can also see our page for London.
We survey roofs across AL2 and AL1 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. We cover properties on High Street, London Road and Haseldine Road. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Broad Colney (1 mile south), Tyttenhanger (1 mile north), Shenleybury (1 mile south), Sleapshyde (2 miles north-east) and Colney Heath (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Watford (6 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (7 miles west), Stevenage (14 miles north), Welwyn Garden City (7 miles north-east), Harpenden (7 miles north) and Hoddesdon (12 miles east).
Near you in London Colney
Around London Colney, our work takes us to homes and buildings near White Horse pub, Highfield Park and Samuel Ryder Academy and the streets around them. The closest station to London Colney is Park Street station, about 1.9 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Napsbury Hospital (0.5 miles west) and St Albans Musical Museum (2.6 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Verulamium Lake and Broad Colney Lakes.
How the survey works
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes between one and two hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a survey in London Colney, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- 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’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets in another room
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
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How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. We record any damage we can see.
Slate roofs
Slates often outlast the nails that hold them. We look at whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
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.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
London Colney questions
Is London Colney within the area you cover?
Yes, London Colney is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is London Colney in the area you cover?
Yes, London Colney is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It depends on your policy. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Check your policy wording.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Complain to your insurer first. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
How long is the visit?
It usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The written report follows by email.