Hertfordshire · London and the South East
North Watford Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in North Watford from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Checking the roof from the ground
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Storm damage roof report in North Watford: what you get
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from ground level, from windows and higher points, from the loft space and from the roof where it’s 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. We survey chimney stacks, flat roofs and slate and tile slopes, and people most frequently book us about lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and new damp or leaks inside.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like North Watford can let water in, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it isn’t always obvious where it starts. It is worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- North Watford (WD24, WD25, WD17)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price storm damage roof reports
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The size of the roof
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- What made you get in touch
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
What happens if roof problems are left?
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it is better to know. Our report gives an honest view of both, so there are no surprises later. Arranging work in a smaller place like North Watford is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What you get with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Landlords, agents and block managers in North Watford
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Useful tips for North Watford property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Common questions in North Watford
How do I find out if my home in North Watford is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in North Watford?
Yes, North Watford is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our reports start from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report does not include repair costs.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
That’s not something we can promise. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Other services in North Watford
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take about one to two hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Being in a smaller place like North Watford doesn’t change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
Related advice
What a storm damage roof report looks like in North Watford
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Historic houses such as High Elms Manor, about 2 miles north, show how far back building in the area around North Watford goes. 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 the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you run a business near Charter Place, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast. Take an older house close to St Peter's Church: leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Homes near green spaces such as Garston Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
North Watford is about 1 mile north-east of Watford, in Hertfordshire. Bookings from North Watford are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. North Watford is one of the places in Hertfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for London.
Here we cover the WD24, WD25 and WD17 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Devon Road, Cromer Road and Neston Road or a nearby road, we can help. North Watford sits on or near the A412. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Meriden (1 mile north-east), Watford (1 mile south-west), Garston (1 mile north), Aldenham (2 miles east) and Patchetts Green (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Hemel Hempstead (6 miles north-west), St Albans (6 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (12 miles north-east), Harpenden (10 miles north), Cheshunt (15 miles east) and Hatfield (9 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in North Watford
In North Watford, that means homes and buildings near Garston Park, The Watford UTC and The Wellington Arms. There is a railway station in North Watford itself: Watford North station. A little further out are Charter Place (1.2 miles south) and Hertfordshire Fire Brigade Museum (1.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Longspring Wood.