Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Shenleybury
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Shenleybury. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Roofs hit by falling trees
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Somewhere like Shenleybury needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
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Storm damage roof report in Shenleybury
After a storm, safety comes first. Photograph the damage from the ground or a window, and never climb up. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. If you are worried about lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and roofs hit by falling trees, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Shenleybury, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. 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 everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Where
- Shenleybury (WD7)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
You will need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Shenleybury
Do you cover Shenleybury?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Shenleybury is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Shenleybury listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How long does the survey take?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The written report follows by email.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It depends on your policy. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Your policy document will say.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Shenleybury
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Shenleybury
To price your survey, we look at:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- 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.
What we cannot see
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
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Leaks and storm damage in Shenleybury
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, 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. The wider area around Shenleybury 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 a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Radlett station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If you run a business near The Maltings, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down. If you live near a park such as North Mimms Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Shenleybury is about 3 miles north of Borehamwood, in Hertfordshire. Shenleybury gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Shenleybury. We also survey roofs in London.
Here we cover the WD7 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Hugo Gryn Way, Farm Close and Shenleybury or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Broad Colney (1 mile north-west), London Colney (1 mile north), Tyttenhanger (2 miles north), Colney Heath (3 miles north-east) and North Mymms (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Watford (5 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (8 miles north-west), Stevenage (15 miles north), St Albans (4 miles north-west), Welwyn Garden City (8 miles north-east) and Harpenden (8 miles north).
Around Shenleybury
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Black Lion pub, Manor Lodge School and North Mimms Park and the streets around them. The closest station to Shenleybury is Radlett station, roughly 1.8 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Hilfield Castle (4 miles south-west) and The Maltings (3.8 miles north-west). Not far away are Verulamium Lake and Broad Colney Lakes.