Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Nether Street Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Nether Street. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
Storm damage roof report in Nether Street: what you get
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It is a report with photographs, sent 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. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. If you’re worried about damage from fallen branches or debris and stains appearing after strong winds, we can find out what’s behind it, on gutters and fascias, ridges and hips and slate and tile slopes alike.
In a village or hamlet like Nether Street, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We look at whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Nether Street (SG12)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. Loose flashings are recorded.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge and hip tiles take the full force of the wind. We record any that have lifted, cracked or come away.
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
What we’re asked to look at in Nether Street
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, backed up with photos.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Water coming in after the storm
The streets around a church like Parish Church of St John the Baptist are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Before booking anyone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Their insurance cover
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; 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. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Cottages and farmhouses around Nether Street often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
Advice
Wind, rain and roofs in Nether Street
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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. With Much Hadham Palace about 2.3 miles north, Nether Street sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to Harlow Town station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Anyone responsible for a site like Widford School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Nether Street is about 4 miles east of Ware, in Hertfordshire. In Nether Street, as across Hertfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Nether Street. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: SG12. Other places close to Nether Street include Widford (1 mile south-west), Hunsdon (1 mile south), Hadham Cross (2 miles north), Hunsdonbury (2 miles south) and Wareside (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (12 miles north-west), Bishop's Stortford (5 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (11 miles west), Hoddesdon (6 miles south-west), Cheshunt (9 miles south-west) and Hatfield (13 miles west).
Around Nether Street
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bell Inn On The Corner Of Bell Lane, among other places. The nearest railway station is Harlow Town station, about 3.2 miles south. Nearby you will also find Harlow Mill (3.5 miles south-east) and Henry Moore Studios and Gardens (1.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hunsdon Mead.
What we cannot see
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Estimates of repair costs
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
Nearby places to Nether Street
Also in Nether Street
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Nether Street
Will you come out to Nether Street?
Yes, Nether Street is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you cover Nether Street?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The written report follows by email.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is not typically covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Why get it checked now?
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it’s better to know. We record storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Around Nether Street, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- 20+ years’ experience
- Surveys on any day of the week
- An independent look at the roof
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.