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Storm damage roof report in Puckeridge, Hertfordshire
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Storm damage roof reports in Puckeridge.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Puckeridge
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. People normally call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
Common reasons to book include:
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Loose or torn flashings
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
What to check before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- When you will get the report
- What experience they bring
About our storm damage roof report in Puckeridge
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It isn’t a repair quote and does not include repair costs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. Typical surveys look at slates and tiles blown off the roof and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls, across slate and tile slopes, gutters and fascias and flat roofs.
Around Puckeridge, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it isn’t always obvious where it starts. It’s worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Puckeridge (SG11)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Puckeridge
What else we do in Puckeridge
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can frequently spot problems without climbing. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Puckeridge
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. We record what we find.
Lead flashings
Old flashings that were already loose can give way in a storm. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.
Storm damage roof reports in Puckeridge: local notes
Historic houses such as Much Hadham Palace, about 3.3 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Puckeridge goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Roger De Clare First CofE School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Puckeridge is about 5 miles north of Ware, in Hertfordshire. If you are in Puckeridge, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Puckeridge is one of the places in Hertfordshire we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
We work across the SG11 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Station Road, High Street and Aston Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Standon (1 mile south-east), Colliers End (2 miles south-west), Bromley (2 miles south-east), Barwick (2 miles south) and Standon Green End (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Stevenage (9 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (6 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (11 miles south-west), Hitchin (13 miles west), Hoddesdon (9 miles south) and Cheshunt (12 miles south).
Around Puckeridge
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ralph Sadleir Middle School and Crown And Falcon Public House and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Moated mound (4 miles east).
Puckeridge questions
Do you cover smaller places like Puckeridge?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Puckeridge?
Yes, Puckeridge is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
How do I book a survey in Puckeridge?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a smaller place like Puckeridge, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest.
- 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.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.