Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Round Bush Storm Damage Roof Report
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Storm damage roof reports in Round Bush, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Lead lifted at abutments
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. We photograph and describe each one.
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. We record which are loose or damaged.
Storm damage roof report in Round Bush: what you get
We inspect the roof from wherever it can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and higher points, from the loft space and from the roof where it’s safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. We note any part we couldn’t see. You get a written report with photos to give to your insurer. Common reasons to book are damaged flat roof membrane and slipped or missing slates or tiles, across flat roofs, ridges and hips and gutters and fascias.
In a village or hamlet like Round Bush, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We check what can safely be seen and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Round Bush (WD25)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Wind, rain and roofs in Round Bush
About 2.9 miles north-west lies High Elms Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Round Bush has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St John the Baptist, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. If you let a flat or house near Radlett station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Round Bush is about 2 miles north of Bushey, in Hertfordshire. We survey roofs in Round Bush and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Storm damage roof reports in WD25 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Round Bush Lane, Primrose Lane and Radlett Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Round Bush: Aldenham (1 mile west), Kemprow (1 mile north), Patchetts Green (1 mile south-west), Letchmore Heath (1 mile south-east) and Radlett (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Hemel Hempstead (7 miles north-west), St Albans (6 miles north), Welwyn Garden City (11 miles north-east), Harpenden (10 miles north), Hoddesdon (15 miles east) and Cheshunt (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in Round Bush
Around Round Bush, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Garston Park, Three Compasses Public House and Queens' School, among other places. Round Bush’s nearest station is Radlett station, roughly 1.5 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Radlett and District Museum (1.4 miles north-east) and Shenley Hospital (2.7 miles north-east). Not far away are Stanmore Common.
Why act early in Round Bush
Damage left open lets in more rain. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. In a small place like Round Bush, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Clear package prices, including VAT
Round Bush: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Round Bush?
Yes, Round Bush is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is Round Bush within the area you cover?
Yes, Round Bush is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. We will confirm the timing when booking.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
That is not something we can promise. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Take photos from the ground or from windows. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Round Bush?
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. We can’t say whether the decision will change.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Take a building like Fair Field Junior School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What the survey won’t cover
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of each area of damage. 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.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
Also near Round Bush
What else we do in Round Bush
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older roofs in small places like Round Bush can have low, tight loft 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.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know the cost up front. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.