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Storm Damage Roof Report in Sarratt
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Sarratt. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Water coming in after the storm
About our storm damage roof report in Sarratt
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We’re not loss adjusters and cannot tell you if your claim will succeed. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. If you’ve noticed flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and damaged pots on the stack, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs, slate and tile slopes and flashings alike.
In a village or hamlet like Sarratt, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We check what can be seen safely 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.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Sarratt (WD3)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports in Sarratt: local notes
With Chenies Manor House about 1.8 miles west, Sarratt sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Landlords with a home close to Chorleywood station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. The streets around a church such as Church of the Holy Cross are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Sarratt Church of England Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Sarratt is about 3 miles north of Rickmansworth, in Hertfordshire. We cover Sarratt and the rest of Hertfordshire. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Storm damage roof reports in WD3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Alexandra Road, Downer Drive and The Briars, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Micklefield Green (1 mile south-east), Bucks Hill (1 mile north-east), Chandler's Cross (2 miles south-east), Loudwater (2 miles south) and Chorleywood West (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Watford (4 miles east), Hemel Hempstead (5 miles north), St Albans (8 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (15 miles north-east), Harpenden (11 miles north-east) and Hatfield (12 miles north-east).
Around Sarratt
We work in homes and buildings around The Boot Public House and St Clement Danes School. For rail, the closest station is Chorleywood station, roughly 2.3 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Chiltern Open Air Museum (3.8 miles south-west) and Leavesden Hospital (4 miles east). Not far away are Sarratt Bottom nature reserve and Tumbling Bay.
Tips that help
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. If that does not resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
What affects the price in Sarratt
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Roof area
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Sarratt
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Places near Sarratt
Other services in Sarratt
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere as small as Sarratt, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- 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 drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
Common questions in Sarratt
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sarratt?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Sarratt?
Yes, Sarratt is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It does not include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
There’s no single figure. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.
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.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when you book.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.