Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Rush Green, Hertfordshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Rush Green, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
The survey, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Older roofs in small places like Rush Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the loft space where it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
Storm damage roof report in Rush Green: what you get
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. We do not decide whether a storm met that test. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. The claim decision rests with your insurer. Typical surveys look at torn or lifted flat roof coverings and lead lifted at abutments, on slate and tile slopes, gutters and fascias and flashings.
Being in a small place like Rush Green makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. 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.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Rush Green (SG13, SG12)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Rush Green
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from ground level. Those photos show the damage as it was. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Rush Green, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Towns and villages near Rush Green
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Checking the roof from the ground
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
How we price storm damage roof reports
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How big the roof is
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Buyers should book once an offer has been 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.
Rush Green roofs and the weather
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you look after a building like Wheatcroft Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of the Holy Trinity, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Rush Green is about 1 mile south-west of Ware, in Hertfordshire. We survey roofs in Rush Green and the rest of Hertfordshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: SG13 and SG12. Streets in the area include Ryder Close and Martins Drive. We also cover the places around Rush Green: Foxholes (1 mile south-west), Hertford Heath (1 mile south), Little Amwell (1 mile south), Great Amwell (1 mile east) and Hailey (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Stevenage (10 miles north-west), St Albans (13 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (10 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (6 miles west), Harpenden (13 miles west) and Hitchin (14 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Rush Green
We work in homes and buildings around Hertford Regional College, Presdales School and The King's Mead Pub Ware and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Ware station, about 0.9 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Street Lighting (1.1 miles east) and Barrowfield (within half a mile north-west). Not far away are King's Meads.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Rush Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Rush Green?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Rush Green?
Yes, Rush Green is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It varies by policy. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but your policy sets the actual test.
Will you check the loft?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. 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.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
What we are asked to look at in Rush Green
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.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Loose or torn flashings
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- New damp or leaks inside
Landlords with a home close to Ware station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
What to check before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What experience they bring
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof