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Storm damage roof report in Mackerye End, Hertfordshire
Storm damage roof reports in Mackerye End from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Broken or displaced guttering
Storm damage roof report in Mackerye End: what you get
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. Our report records both: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We give an honest view of what we see. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. We are often asked to look into damaged flat roof membrane and lead lifted at abutments, across slate and tile slopes, gutters and fascias and flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Mackerye End, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We look at what can be seen safely and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Mackerye End (AL5)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Mackerye End
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Mackerye End?
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.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Mackerye End?
Yes, Mackerye End is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Mackerye End as anywhere else.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when you book.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
We can’t say whether a claim will be paid. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Leaks and storm damage in Mackerye End
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. Shaw's Corner, about 2.3 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Mackerye End. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Living close to Lydekker Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. For an older house near a landmark such as All Saints, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Mackerye End is about 1 mile north-east of Harpenden, in Hertfordshire. Anywhere in Mackerye End, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Mackerye End and the places around it. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: AL5. Close by, we survey roofs in Lea Valley (1 mile south), Porter's End (1 mile north), The Folly (1 mile south-east), Blackmore End (1 mile north-east) and Bower Heath (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Watford (12 miles south), Hemel Hempstead (8 miles south-west), Stevenage (8 miles north-east), St Albans (5 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (6 miles east) and Hitchin (9 miles north).
Near you in Mackerye End
We work in homes and buildings around The Cherry Trees pub, Sir John Lawes School and Lydekker Park. Mackerye End’s nearest station is Harpenden station, about 1.7 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include St Albans City Hospital (4.8 miles south) and Harpenden Museum (1.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Mackerye End includes Wheathampstead Local Nature Reserve.
What we do, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere like Mackerye End needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Common roof problems in Mackerye End
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. We can’t say whether the decision will change.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Loose or torn flashings
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Take a building like Sauncey Wood Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What insurance they carry
- What experience they bring
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Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
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 frequently spot problems without climbing. Do not go up a ladder to look.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. The report notes any damage to the stack.
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. We record what we find.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Mackerye End
Landlords, agents and building managers in Mackerye End and across Hertfordshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.