Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Ridge Storm Damage Roof Report
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Ridge. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Storm damage roof report in Ridge: what you get
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. We survey ridges and hips, slate and tile slopes and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are loose or torn flashings and torn or lifted flat roof coverings.
For a small place like Ridge, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned in advance. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Ridge (EN6)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Ridge
We confirm the exact price before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
For a price for your roof in Ridge, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
What else we do in Ridge
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Ridge often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, so you are not relying only on your own photos. Older cottages and farmhouses around Ridge can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Ridge
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Ridge
Historic houses like Wyllyotts Manor, about 2.2 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Ridge goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like St Giles' CofE Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. Living close to North Mimms Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Ridge is about 2 miles north-east of Borehamwood, in Hertfordshire. Whether the building in Ridge is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire, large and small. London is in our area too.
Here we cover the EN6 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include Crossoaks Lane, Deeves Hall Lane and Blanche Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Ridge: South Mimms (1 mile north-east), Dancers Hill (1 mile south-east), Well End (1 mile south), Green Street (2 miles south-west) and Shenley (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Watford (7 miles west), Hemel Hempstead (10 miles north-west), Stevenage (15 miles north), St Albans (6 miles north-west), Welwyn Garden City (8 miles north) and Harpenden (10 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Ridge
We work in homes and buildings around Manor Lodge School, Dame Alice Owen's School and North Mimms Park, among other places. The closest station to Ridge is Potters Bar station, about 2.3 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Hilfield Castle (4.6 miles south-west) and Hertfordshire Scout Museum (1.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Ridge include Darland's Lake and Furzefield Wood and Lower Halfpenny.
When to book a survey in Ridge
Storms do not only affect pitched roofs. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
Look out for signs like these:
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Shop and office owners around Spires Shopping Centre may find that a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
What we cannot see
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Areas we cannot see safely
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
Ridge: your questions answered
Is Ridge within the area you cover?
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 helps to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Ridge?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Ridge as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
We cannot say whether a claim will be paid. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is not normally covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.