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Storm damage roof report in Shenley, Hertfordshire
We carry out storm damage roof reports in Shenley and the rest of Hertfordshire. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a smaller place like Shenley, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Arrange a survey
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
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Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Shenley
We inspect the roof from wherever it can be seen safely: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there is access, and the roof itself where that is safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. If part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. You get a report with photos to give to your insurer. We survey flashings, chimney stacks and flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damage from fallen branches or debris and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls.
Around Shenley, 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 is not always obvious where it starts. It’s worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Shenley (WD7)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Shenley
What else we do in Shenley
Why act early in Shenley
Leaving storm damage can let water into the roof space and rooms below. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. On a bungalow or cottage around Shenley, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent look at the roof
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Leaks and storm damage in Shenley
The wider area around Shenley has a long history of building, with Wyllyotts Manor about 4.1 miles east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Take an older house close to Church of St Martin: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets 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. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Shenley Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Shenley is about 2 miles north of Borehamwood, in Hertfordshire. We survey roofs in Shenley and the rest of Hertfordshire. Shenley is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire we cover. We also survey roofs in London.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: WD7. Whether your property is on London Road, Southerton Way and Juniper Gardens or a nearby road, we can help. Being close to the B5378, Shenley is simple for us to get to. If you’re just outside Shenley, we cover Green Street (1 mile south-east), Ridge (2 miles east), Well End (2 miles south-east), Borehamwood (2 miles south) and South Mimms (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Watford (5 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (8 miles north-west), St Albans (4 miles north-west), Welwyn Garden City (8 miles north-east), Harpenden (9 miles north) and Hoddesdon (12 miles east).
Local landmarks in Shenley
Around Shenley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Manor Lodge School, Hertswood Academy and The Black Lion pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Radlett station, roughly 1.4 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Radlett and District Museum (1.5 miles south-west) and Shenley Hospital (less than half a mile west). Not far away are Verulamium Lake and Broad Colney Lakes.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Wind can pull the flashings away from a chimney. Loose flashings are recorded.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge and hip tiles take the full force of the wind. We record any that have lifted, cracked or come away.
Shenley: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shenley?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is 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.
Do you cover smaller places like Shenley?
Yes, Shenley is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It varies by policy. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but check your own wording.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. You’ll then get the report by email.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
When you need someone else
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Acting for you with the insurer
- The outcome of a claim
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks