Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Oxhey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Oxhey from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Lead lifted at abutments
About our storm damage roof report in Oxhey
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Take photos from the ground or from windows, and do not climb onto the roof. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. We survey slate and tile slopes, flashings and flat roofs, and people most often book us about stains appearing after strong winds and gutters pulled loose in the wind.
Around Oxhey, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp on a chimney breast is not 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.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Oxhey (WD23, WD19, WD17)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price storm damage roof reports
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How big the roof is
- Which survey package you book
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- What kind of property and roof it is
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Oxhey questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Oxhey?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Oxhey?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Oxhey?
Simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We’ll confirm the timing as you book.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Oxhey
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. People usually call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
If you live in an older home near Church of St James, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Their report turnaround times
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Places near Oxhey
Other services in Oxhey
Storm damage roof reports in Oxhey: local notes
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Headstone Manor, about 3.7 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Oxhey. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Bushey station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Homes near green spaces like Oxhey Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Oxhey is about 1 mile west of Bushey, in Hertfordshire. Anywhere in Oxhey, we can come and survey your property. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Oxhey. You can also see our page for London.
All of WD23, WD19 and WD17 is covered for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include Cow Lane, Vale Road and Park Road. Main roads around Oxhey include the A4008. We also cover Watford Heath (1 mile south-west), Bushey (1 mile east), Carpenders Park (1 mile south), Watford (2 miles north-west) and Bushey Heath (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Hemel Hempstead (8 miles north-west), St Albans (8 miles north), Welwyn Garden City (13 miles north-east), Harpenden (12 miles north), Cheshunt (15 miles east) and Hatfield (10 miles north-east).
What’s near Oxhey
Typical jobs here are in homes near St. Hilda's School, Oxhey Park and The Bushey Academy and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Oxhey itself: Bushey station. Nearby you will also find Hertfordshire Fire Brigade Museum (0.7 miles north-west) and Harlequin Centre (1 mile north-west). The countryside around Oxhey includes Harrow Weald Common.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. Damage is photographed and described.
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.
When you need someone else
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- The outcome of a claim
- How your policy defines a storm
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
How the survey works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Oxhey, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.