Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Newgate Street, Hertfordshire
Storm damage roof reports in Newgate Street, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Water coming in after the storm
Storm damage roof report in Newgate Street
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Your policy document sets out its own definition. We don’t decide whether a storm met that test. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Common reasons to book are gutters pulled loose in the wind and damage from fallen branches or debris, on gutters and fascias, ridges and hips and chimney stacks.
Being in a small place like Newgate Street makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned in advance. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Newgate Street (SG13)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Newgate Street
Do you carry out roof surveys in Newgate Street?
Yes, Newgate Street is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Newgate Street?
Yes, Newgate Street is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
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’ll talk about access when you book.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Only from ground level or from windows. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below, and we will record the rest.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
There’s no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Your policy document will say.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What this survey cannot tell you
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- A price for the repairs
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- A decision on your insurance claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
Towns and villages near Newgate Street
What else we do in Newgate Street
Leaks and storm damage in Newgate Street
With Wyllyotts Manor about 4 miles south-west, Newgate Street sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you own a rental within reach of Cuffley station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. Anyone responsible for a site like Ponsbourne St Mary's Church of England Primary School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary Ponsbourne, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Newgate Street is about 3 miles north-west of Cheshunt, in Hertfordshire. We provide storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Newgate Street. Newgate Street is one of the places in Hertfordshire we cover for storm damage roof reports. We also survey roofs in London.
All of SG13 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Newgate Street Village, Carbone Hill and The Ridings or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Newgate Street: Cuffley (1 mile south), Little Berkhamsted (2 miles north), Northaw (2 miles south-west), Bayford (2 miles north) and Essendon (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Watford (13 miles west), Hemel Hempstead (15 miles west), Stevenage (13 miles north), St Albans (9 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (15 miles north-east) and Welwyn Garden City (6 miles north-west).
Around Newgate Street
In Newgate Street, that means homes and buildings near The Coach And Horses Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Newgate Street is Cuffley station, about 1.4 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Chase Farm Hospital (4.3 miles south) and Hertford Castle (4.9 miles north). Open spaces near Newgate Street include Fir and Pond Woods and Cheshunt Lake.
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. We photograph and describe each one.
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. Each one is recorded with photos.
Why act early in Newgate Street
It’s useful to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. For an older or listed building in a place like Newgate Street, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What you get with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Package prices that include VAT
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Older rural homes like those around Newgate Street can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
How to prepare
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Arrange a survey
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How big the roof is
Every price we give includes VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.