Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Piccotts End, Hertfordshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Piccotts End, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Broken or displaced guttering
About our storm damage roof report in Piccotts End
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Your policy document sets out its own definition. We do not decide whether a storm met that test. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. If you’ve noticed lead lifted at abutments and stains appearing after strong winds, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Being in a small place like Piccotts End makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Piccotts End (HP1, HP2)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Piccotts End property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
Check the roof from the ground after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Wind, rain and roofs in Piccotts End
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Anyone responsible for a site like Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. The streets around a church like St Mary's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. If you let a flat or house near Hemel Hempstead station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Piccotts End is about 1 mile north-west of Hemel Hempstead, in Hertfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Piccotts End can all book storm damage roof reports, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Piccotts End. We also survey roofs in Milton Keynes.
Storm damage roof reports in HP1 and HP2 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Piccotts End Road, Leighton Buzzard Road and Riverbank or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Gadebridge (1 mile south-west), Highfield (1 mile south-east), Warner's End (1 mile south-west), Grovehill (1 mile south) and Woodhall Farm (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Watford (8 miles south-east), St Albans (6 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (12 miles east), Harpenden (6 miles north-east), Hitchin (15 miles north-east) and Hatfield (11 miles east).
What’s near Piccotts End
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Old Bell pub, Laureate Academy and Gadebridge Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Hemel Hempstead station, roughly 2 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Redbourn Museum (3.8 miles north-east) and Hemel Hempstead Hospital (1.4 miles south). For a walk, there’s Long Deans.
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Around Piccotts End, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Piccotts End, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Areas we cannot see safely
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Estimates of repair costs
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
What happens if roof problems are left?
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. Our report gives an honest view of both, so there are no surprises later. In a small place like Piccotts End, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 98% of customers satisfied
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Piccotts End
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- House, block, shop or office
- Which survey package you book
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Helping us price your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- When you need the report by
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Piccotts End
Should a flat-roofed garage or porch in Piccotts End be checked too?
It’s often worth it, as these roofs are easy to forget. On buildings from before 2000, cement sheet roofs may contain asbestos and should be checked by a specialist asbestos surveyor before anyone disturbs them.
Will you come out to Piccotts End?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is not normally covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. Your insurer decides the claim.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Stay off the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from the ground first if it is safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.