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Storm damage roof report in South Mimms, Hertfordshire
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Storm damage roof reports in South Mimms, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Common roof problems in South Mimms
Gusts work at anything on a roof that is loose or exposed. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. People typically call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged pots on the stack
For landlords with property near Potters Bar station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What the survey will not cover
About our storm damage roof report in South Mimms
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Take photos from the ground or from windows, and do not climb onto the roof. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. We are often asked to look into loose or torn flashings and gutters pulled loose in the wind, across slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and gutters and fascias.
Many homes in small places like South Mimms face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. 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.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- South Mimms (EN6)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for South Mimms property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of each area of damage. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
Checking the roof from the ground
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
FAQs for South Mimms
Is South Mimms within the area you cover?
Yes, South Mimms is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How do I find out if my home in South Mimms is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. If it isn’t resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Why get it checked now?
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is typically better. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like South Mimms, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Prices that include VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in South Mimms
Historic houses like Wyllyotts Manor, about 1.6 miles east, show how far back building in the area around South Mimms goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
For businesses in and around places such as Spires Shopping Centre, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running. If you look after a building such as St Giles' CofE Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
South Mimms is about 2 miles west of Potters Bar, in Hertfordshire. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in South Mimms and nearby. South Mimms is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire where we work. You can also see our page for London.
Every address in EN6 is covered for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include St Giles' Avenue, Blanche Lane and Greyhound Lane, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Ridge (1 mile south-west), Dancers Hill (1 mile south-east), Kitts End (2 miles south-east), Well End (2 miles south-west) and Green Street (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Watford (8 miles west), Hemel Hempstead (11 miles west), Stevenage (15 miles north), St Albans (6 miles north-west), Welwyn Garden City (7 miles north) and Harpenden (10 miles north-west).
What’s near South Mimms
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The White Hart Public House, North Mimms Park and Dame Alice Owen's School. The closest station to South Mimms is Potters Bar station, roughly 1.6 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Spires Shopping Centre (2.9 miles south-east) and Shenley Hospital (2.7 miles west). The countryside around South Mimms includes Darland's Lake and Furzefield Wood and Lower Halfpenny.
Landlord and commercial surveys in South Mimms
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Landlords, agents and building managers in South Mimms and across Hertfordshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Rural addresses near South Mimms can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.