Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Pin Green
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Pin Green, with photos and a written report.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Loose or torn flashings
- Damaged pots on the stack
About our storm damage roof report in Pin Green
Our storm damage report starts from £150. It’s a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It doesn’t price the repairs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. We survey slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and gutters and fascias, and common reasons people get in touch are new damp or leaks inside and roofs hit by falling trees.
In a smaller place like Pin Green, some roofs face open ground, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that is a useful clue. Let us know when it happens when you contact us. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Pin Green (SG1, SG2)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. Damage is photographed and described.
Lead flashings
Old flashings that were already loose can give way in a storm. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
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Questions from Pin Green
Should a flat-roofed garage or porch in Pin Green be checked too?
Usually, yes: tell us about it when booking so the visit can include it. Flat-roofed garages and porches are common in new towns like Stevenage, and older felt coverings may be near the end of their life.
Is my home in Pin Green listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not 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.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and do not act for you with the insurer. We give you an independent report of the damage, which you can pass to your insurer.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Is Pin Green in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Pin Green.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
Wind, rain and roofs in Pin Green
Stevenage, which Pin Green is part of, is one of England’s post-war new towns. Homes from the post-war decades are common in the new towns, many with low-pitched roofs in concrete tiles and flat-roofed garages or porches. Leaks on homes like these often come from flat-roofed additions or from rain driven up under low-pitched tiles. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
With Aston Bury about 3 miles south-east, the area around Pin Green has a long history. Older roofs in the area may have lead flashings, valleys and gutters that have been patched many times. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of Saint Nicholas, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Pin Green is about 1 mile north-west of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. We survey roofs in Pin Green and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Pin Green is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire where we work for storm damage roof reports. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes.
Storm damage roof reports in SG1 and SG2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Lines Road, Hawkes Lane and Aldock Road and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Pin Green, we cover Stevenage (1 mile south-east), Bedwell (1 mile south), Rooks Nest (1 mile north), St Nicholas (1 mile north-east) and Chells (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include St Albans (13 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (15 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (8 miles south), Harpenden (10 miles south-west), Hitchin (4 miles north-west) and Hoddesdon (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Pin Green
In Pin Green, that means homes and buildings near The Barclay School, The Standing Order pub and The John Henry Newman School, among other places. The closest station to Pin Green is Stevenage station, roughly 1.1 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Wymondley Castle (2.7 miles north-west) and Lister Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Pryor's Wood.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. For a survey in Pin Green, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Check pets are kept safely away
How to book
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
Advice
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. 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. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Pin Green
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. What happens next is up to the insurer.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Loose or torn flashings
If you own a rental within reach of Stevenage station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their report turnaround times
Landlord and commercial surveys in Pin Green
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.