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Storm damage roof report in Sleapshyde, Hertfordshire
Storm damage roof reports in Sleapshyde and the rest of Hertfordshire. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
How a storm damage roof report works in Sleapshyde
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. The report includes photos of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. The claim decision rests with your insurer. If you’ve noticed holes or cracks caused by debris and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Roofs in small places like Sleapshyde often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Sleapshyde (AL4)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit usually takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Somewhere as small as Sleapshyde, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- 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
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Sleapshyde
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
Problems we come across often include:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Landlords with a home close to Welham Green station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Before booking anyone
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What experience they bring
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Their insurance cover
Why get it checked now?
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Acting quickly normally means less damage overall. Older cottages and farmhouses around Sleapshyde can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Package prices that include VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Wind, rain and roofs in Sleapshyde
Sleapshyde is part of Hatfield, one of the post-war new towns. Homes from the post-war decades are common in the new towns, many with low-pitched roofs in concrete tiles and flat-roofed garages or porches. Low pitches let wind-driven rain reach further under the tiles, and flat-roofed garages and porches are common leak points. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
With Hatfield House about 2.5 miles north-east, the area around Sleapshyde has a long history. On older roofs nearby, leaks often trace back to lead flashings, valleys and gutters. If you look after a building like Colney Heath Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Sleapshyde is about 2 miles south-west of Hatfield, in Hertfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Sleapshyde, the roof can be surveyed. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Sleapshyde. You can also see our page for London.
Here we cover the AL4 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include Sleapcross Gardens, North Orbital Road and Smallford Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to Sleapshyde include Colney Heath (1 mile south-east), Smallford (1 mile north-west), Tyttenhanger (1 mile south-west), Hatfield (2 miles north-east) and Cooper's Green (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Watford (8 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (8 miles west), Stevenage (12 miles north), St Albans (3 miles west), Welwyn Garden City (5 miles north-east) and Harpenden (6 miles north-west).
Near you in Sleapshyde
In Sleapshyde, that means homes and buildings near Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School, The Plough Inn and Highfield Park, among other places. Sleapshyde’s nearest station is Welham Green station, roughly 2.4 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Bunker at Hatfield Police Station (1.7 miles north-east) and The Maltings (3.2 miles west). The countryside around Sleapshyde includes Colney Heath Local Nature Reserve and Verulamium Lake.
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FAQs for Sleapshyde
How do I find out if my home in Sleapshyde is listed?
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.
Are flat-roofed garages and porches in Sleapshyde worth including?
It’s often worth it, as these roofs are easy to forget. Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a specialist asbestos surveyor should check before they’re disturbed.
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. Check your policy wording.
How long does the survey take?
It normally takes between one and two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. We’ll confirm the timing as you book.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. 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.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Sleapshyde
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- What kind of property and roof it is
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.