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Storm damage roof report in Marshalswick, Hertfordshire
Storm damage roof reports in Marshalswick from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
Storm damage roof report in Marshalswick: what you get
We inspect the roof from wherever it can safely be seen: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there is access, and the roof itself where that is safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. We note any part we couldn’t see. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. We are frequently asked to look into damaged flat roof membrane and new damp or leaks inside, on chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and gutters and fascias.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Marshalswick can let water in, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp on a chimney breast isn’t always rain from above, which is why it’s worth tracing properly. It is worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Marshalswick (AL4, AL1, AL3)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports around Marshalswick
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. The wider area around Marshalswick has a long history of building, with Batchwood Hall about 2 miles west. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you run a business near The Maltings, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down. Anyone responsible for a site like St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. Living close to Clarence Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Marshalswick is about 1 mile north-east of St Albans, in Hertfordshire. Wherever you are in Marshalswick, we can come and survey your property. Marshalswick is one of the places in Hertfordshire where we work for storm damage roof reports. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Every address in AL4, AL1 and AL3 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Milvus Road, Jersey Lane and Sandpit Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Sandridge (1 mile north), Bernards Heath (1 mile west), St Albans (1 mile south-west), Childwick Green (2 miles north-west) and Sopwell (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Watford (8 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (7 miles west), Stevenage (11 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (5 miles north-east), Harpenden (4 miles north-west) and Hitchin (13 miles north).
What’s near Marshalswick
Around Marshalswick, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Baton pub, Sandringham School and Clarence Park. For rail, the closest station is St Albans station, about 1.3 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include St Albans Musical Museum (0.8 miles south-west) and The Maltings (1.6 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s The Wick Local Nature Reserve and Verulamium Lake.
FAQs for Marshalswick
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Marshalswick?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover Marshalswick?
Yes, Marshalswick is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our reports start from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we can’t say how it will turn out.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is not normally covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and do not act for you with the insurer. We give you an independent report of the damage, which you can pass to your insurer.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. We’ll confirm the timing when you book.
Why it is worth a survey now in Marshalswick
Leaving storm damage can let water into the loft space and rooms below. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. In an older home around Marshalswick, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
All our prices include VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before you book.
What you get with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- 20+ years’ experience
- A written report with photos
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DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. We record what we find.
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, often where nails have rusted. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
For landlords and managing agents
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. A visit to a smaller place like Marshalswick 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.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.