Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Maple Cross Storm Damage Roof Report
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Maple Cross from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged flat roof membrane
How a storm damage roof report works in Maple Cross
Our storm damage report starts from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It isn’t a repair quote and doesn’t include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for that. 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. We survey flashings, slate and tile slopes and ridges and hips, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are ridge tiles that have come loose and broken or displaced guttering.
Roofs in small places like Maple Cross often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Maple Cross (WD3)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Rural addresses near Maple Cross can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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What this survey cannot tell you
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Estimates of repair costs
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
Leave it or get it looked at?
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Acting quickly typically means less damage overall. Older cottages and farmhouses around Maple Cross can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Maple Cross
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
When to book a survey in Maple Cross
A storm frequently finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- New damp or leaks inside
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damaged ridges and hips
If you look after a building like Maple Cross Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- When you’ll get the report
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their track record with similar roofs
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You will have your own independent record to refer to.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Maple Cross
About 3.7 miles north lies Chenies Manor House, a reminder of how long the area around Maple Cross has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Homes near green spaces such as Rickmansworth Aquadrome can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Maple Cross is about 2 miles south-west of Rickmansworth, in Hertfordshire. We survey roofs in Maple Cross and the rest of Hertfordshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Maple Cross. London is in our area too.
We cover every part of the WD3 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Pinchfield, Tichborne and Woodwicks, all of which we cover. We also cover West Hyde (1 mile south), Horn Hill (1 mile west), Heronsgate (1 mile north), Chalfont Common (2 miles west) and Chalfont St Peter (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Watford (6 miles north-east), Hemel Hempstead (9 miles north), St Albans (12 miles north-east), Harpenden (15 miles north-east), Borehamwood (11 miles east) and Berkhamsted (10 miles north).
Near you in Maple Cross
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Dumb Bell pub and Rickmansworth Aquadrome. The nearest railway station is Rickmansworth station, about 2.2 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Chiltern Open Air Museum (1.6 miles north-west) and Harefield Hospital (1.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Lynsters Lake and Northmoor Hill Wood.
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What affects the price in Maple Cross
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Roof area
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
What to let us know when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Common questions in Maple Cross
How do I find out if my home in Maple Cross is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is Maple Cross in the area you cover?
Yes, Maple Cross is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It depends on your policy. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Your policy document will say.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take about one to two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The report is sent afterwards by email.