Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Pimlico, Hertfordshire
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Pimlico. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
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.
Storm damage roof report in Pimlico
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Check your own policy wording. We don’t decide whether a storm met that test. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. The report includes photographs of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We survey gutters and fascias, chimney stacks and ridges and hips, and common reasons people get in touch are gutters pulled loose in the wind and holes or cracks caused by debris.
For a small place like Pimlico, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. It helps 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.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Pimlico (HP3)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Pimlico
What else we do in Pimlico
Leaks and storm damage in Pimlico
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. With High Elms Manor about 2.2 miles south-east, Pimlico sits in an area with a long building history. 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 a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of the Ascension, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. For businesses in and around places such as Village Arcade St Albans, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
Pimlico is about 2 miles south-east of Hemel Hempstead, in Hertfordshire. Pimlico is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire, large and small. There is also a page for London.
We survey roofs across the HP3 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Bedmond Road and Hyde Lane. We also cover Bedmond (1 mile south), Westwick Row (1 mile north), Nash Mills (2 miles west), Leverstock Green (2 miles north-west) and Bennetts End (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Watford (5 miles south), St Albans (4 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (11 miles north-east), Harpenden (7 miles north-east), Hatfield (8 miles east) and Hertford (15 miles east).
What’s near Pimlico
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Swan Public House and Longdean School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Kings Langley station, roughly 1.9 miles south-west. A little further out are Village Arcade St Albans (3.5 miles north-east) and Hypocaust Museum (2.9 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Verulamium Lake and Longspring Wood.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Pimlico
Is Pimlico within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Is my home in Pimlico listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How long is the visit?
It usually takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The report follows by email.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when booking.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Can I check my roof myself?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
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. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Somewhere as small as Pimlico, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Pimlico
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Pimlico?
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. We cannot say whether the decision will change.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Broken or displaced guttering
For landlords with property near Kings Langley station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Their report turnaround times
- Are they insured for the work?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Pimlico
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before you book.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Anything about access we should know
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Pimlico, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.