Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Smallford
Storm damage roof reports around Smallford, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Storm damage roof report in Smallford: what you get
High winds typically affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. Common reasons to book are holes or cracks caused by debris and damaged flat roof membrane, across gutters and fascias, ridges and hips and flat roofs.
Being in a small place like Smallford makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned in advance. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
The written findings come 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.
- Place
- Smallford (AL4)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Smallford
Are flat-roofed garages and porches in Smallford worth including?
Yes, if you’d like it included, mention it when you book. On buildings from before 2000, cement sheet roofs may contain asbestos and should be checked by a specialist asbestos surveyor before anyone disturbs them.
Is my home in Smallford listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take about one to two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The written report follows by email.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- How your policy defines a storm
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Areas we cannot see safely
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Smallford
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
How it works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a hamlet or village like Smallford, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Also near Smallford
Also in Smallford
Smallford roofs and the weather
Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Smallford 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.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mark: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. If you live near a park such as Highfield Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Smallford is about 2 miles west of Hatfield, in Hertfordshire. Whether the building in Smallford is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for London.
We survey roofs across the AL4 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Jove Gardens, Lawrence Close and Oaklands Lane. Other places close to Smallford include Sleapshyde (1 mile south-east), Cooper's Green (1 mile north), Jersey Farm (1 mile north-west), Colney Heath (1 mile south-east) and Tyttenhanger (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Watford (8 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (8 miles west), Stevenage (11 miles north), Welwyn Garden City (4 miles north-east), Harpenden (5 miles north-west) and Hitchin (13 miles north).
Landmarks near Smallford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Three Horseshoes Public House, Highfield Park and Colney Heath Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Hatfield station, about 2.4 miles east. A little further out are Hill End Hospital (1.4 miles south-west) and The Bunker at Hatfield Police Station (1.5 miles north-east). Not far away are Verulamium Lake and Colney Heath Local Nature Reserve.
Practical tips
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each area of damage. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. They can damage the roof in high winds.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The roof’s overall size
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Booking your survey
We will normally ask about:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The property’s address and postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Smallford?
Landlords and building managers frequently need a written record after a storm. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- New damp or leaks inside
Shop and office owners around The Maltings may find that water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
What to check before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- What experience they bring
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID