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Storm Damage Roof Report in Shillington
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Storm damage roof reports in Shillington, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we often see cracked and slipped slates. Each area is photographed and described.
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.
How a storm damage roof report works in Shillington
Our storm damage report starts from £150. It is a report with photographs, sent by email. It isn’t a repair quote and doesn’t include repair costs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. Common reasons to book are gutters pulled loose in the wind and damaged flat roof membrane, on flat roofs, slate and tile slopes and flashings.
Many homes in small places like Shillington face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Shillington (SG5)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
It helps to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. Older and listed buildings around Shillington may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Common questions in Shillington
Is my home in Shillington listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Shillington?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Shillington is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
What do I do if water is coming in?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
We cannot say whether a claim will be paid. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. An independent report can add to your evidence, though we can’t predict the outcome.
What happens on the day
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 between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Cottages and farmhouses around Shillington often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- 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 the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Useful tips for Shillington property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Towns and villages near Shillington
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What we can’t see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
Wind, rain and roofs in Shillington
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
The streets around a church such as Church of All Saints are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. Take a building like Shillington Lower School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you let a flat or house near Arlesey station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Shillington is about 5 miles north-west of Hitchin, in Hertfordshire. Bookings from Shillington are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Shillington is one of the places in Hertfordshire where we work. Our Milton Keynes page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the SG5 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include Hillfoot Road, New Walk and Church View Avenue, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Hanscombe End (1 mile west), Apsley End (1 mile south-west), Pirton (2 miles south-east), Hexton (3 miles south-west) and Pegsdon (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Stevenage (10 miles south-east), Welwyn Garden City (15 miles south-east), Harpenden (12 miles south), Hitchin (5 miles south-east), Letchworth (6 miles east) and Letchworth Garden City (6 miles east).
Around Shillington
In Shillington, that means homes and buildings near The Five Bells Public House. The closest station to Shillington is Arlesey station, roughly 4.6 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Fairfield Hospital (4.9 miles east) and Stondon Motor Museum (2.1 miles east). Not far away are Cain Hill and Pegsdon Hills.
Checking the roof from the ground
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.