Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Old Knebworth
Wondering about the roof at a property in Old Knebworth? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Old Knebworth and across Hertfordshire.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Roofs hit by falling trees
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How big the roof is
- Which survey package you book
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What we need to know
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Storm damage roof report in Old Knebworth: what you get
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. We note signs of each: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems like corroded nails or worn mortar. We give an honest view of what we see. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. We survey slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and flashings, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gaps where slates or tiles have gone and water coming in after the storm.
For a small place like Old Knebworth, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. It’s useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Old Knebworth (SG3)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes about one to two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like Old Knebworth needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at 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
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Advice
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Old Knebworth
About 0.2 miles north-west lies Knebworth House, a reminder of how long the area around Old Knebworth has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, 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. 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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary and St Thomas, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Homes near green spaces like Knebworth Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Anyone responsible for a site like Barnwell 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.
Old Knebworth is about 3 miles south-west of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Old Knebworth. Old Knebworth is one of the places in Hertfordshire we cover. There is also a page for London.
Every address in SG3 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Old Knebworth Lane and Park Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Nup End Green (1 mile south-west), Driver's End (1 mile south-west), Rableyheath (1 mile south), Pottersheath (1 mile south) and Langley (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Hemel Hempstead (13 miles south-west), Stevenage (3 miles north-east), St Albans (10 miles south-west), Welwyn Garden City (5 miles south), Harpenden (7 miles south-west) and Hitchin (6 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Old Knebworth
Around Old Knebworth, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Knebworth Park and Robin Hood And Little John Public House. The closest station to Old Knebworth is Knebworth station, roughly 1 mile east. A little further out are Lister Hospital (3.7 miles north) and Stevenage Museum (2.2 miles north). Open spaces near Old Knebworth include Mardley Heath.
Places near Old Knebworth
What else we do in Old Knebworth
FAQs for Old Knebworth
Is my home in Old Knebworth listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Old Knebworth within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Safely, from the ground or a window. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. Binoculars can help you see damage from below and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect what can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it’s clear what we found. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
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. We will talk about access when booking.
When you need someone else
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Estimates of repair costs
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Old Knebworth
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, especially where the nails have corroded. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
Chimney stacks
Wind can pull the flashings away from a chimney. Loose flashings are recorded.
Tips that help
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each area of damage. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.