Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Newnham, Hertfordshire
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Newnham.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Damaged ridges and hips
About our storm damage roof report in Newnham
We inspect the roof from wherever it can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and higher points, from the roof space and from the roof where it is safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. We note any part we couldn’t see. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. Typical surveys look at cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and slates and tiles blown off the roof, across flat roofs, slate and tile slopes and flashings.
Roofs in small places like Newnham frequently stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- Newnham (SG7)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Newnham
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, so you’re not relying only on your own photos. Older cottages and farmhouses around Newnham can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why us?
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- An independent view of the roof
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
Nearby places to Newnham
Other services in Newnham
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we check:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- When you need the report by
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. The report records the flashing and any damp inside.
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. Each area is photographed and described.
Newnham roofs and the weather
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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Hinxworth Place, about 1.4 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Newnham. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you own a rental within reach of Baldock station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If you live in an older home near Church of St Vincent, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Knights Templar School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Newnham is about 3 miles north-east of Letchworth, in Hertfordshire. Surveys in Newnham work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at what can be seen safely, photographs and a clear written report. Newnham is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire where we work. We also survey roofs in Milton Keynes.
We work across SG7 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Ashwell Road and Caldecote Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Newnham: Caldecote (1 mile north-west), Bygrave (2 miles south-east), Ashwell End (2 miles north), Bury End (2 miles north) and Ashwell (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (8 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (15 miles south), Hitchin (6 miles south-west), Letchworth (4 miles south-west), Letchworth Garden City (4 miles south-west) and Benslow (6 miles south-west).
Around Newnham
For rail, the closest station is Baldock station, roughly 2 miles south. Nearby you will also find Bygrave House (1.5 miles south-east) and Fairfield Hospital (3 miles south-west). Not far away are Arlesey Old Moat and Glebe Meadows.
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Newnham: your questions answered
Is Newnham within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Newnham is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
Only your insurer can decide that. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs are not included, so ask a roofer to quote.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It varies by policy. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but check your own wording.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Newnham
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older rural homes like those around Newnham can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.