Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Oaklands, Hertfordshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Oaklands, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
How a storm damage roof report works in Oaklands
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Your policy document sets out its own definition. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. The report includes photos of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. The claim decision rests with your insurer. We survey gutters and fascias, chimney stacks and slate and tile slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are torn or lifted flat roof coverings and loose or torn flashings.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Oaklands can let water in, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp on a chimney breast isn’t always rain from above, which is why it’s worth tracing properly. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Oaklands (AL6)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
What we cannot see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A price for the repairs
- Acting for you with the insurer
- A decision on your insurance claim
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Oaklands
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
How we price storm damage roof reports
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
For a price for your roof in Oaklands, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The address and postcode of the property
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Storm damage roof reports in Oaklands: local notes
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Digswell House, about 1.8 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Oaklands. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Trees in and around Danesbury Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Michael and All Angels, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Anyone responsible for a site like Oaklands 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.
Oaklands is about 3 miles north of Welwyn Garden City, in Hertfordshire. Surveys in Oaklands work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire, large and small. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the AL6 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Briary Wood End, Lower Mardley Hill and Heathbrow Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Oaklands: Woolmer Green (1 mile north-east), Harmer Green (1 mile south-east), Burnham Green (1 mile south-east), Datchworth (2 miles north-east) and Knebworth (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Watford (15 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (13 miles south-west), Stevenage (5 miles north), St Albans (9 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (15 miles east) and Welwyn Garden City (3 miles south).
Landmarks near Oaklands
Typical jobs here are in homes near Monk's Walk School, Danesbury Park and The North Star pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Welwyn North station, roughly 1.3 miles south. A little further out are Queen Elizabeth II Hospital (4.2 miles south) and Datchworth Museum (1.5 miles east). Open spaces near Oaklands include Mardley Heath.
Oaklands questions
Will you come out to Oaklands?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is my home in Oaklands listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Storm damage roof report starts 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.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. Each one is recorded with photos.
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. We record any damage we can see.
Nearby places to Oaklands
More services for Oaklands
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
How it works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a smaller place like Oaklands, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.