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Storm damage roof report in St Ibbs, Hertfordshire
Storm damage roof reports in St Ibbs, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Storm damage roof report in St Ibbs
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. We note signs of each: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. Common reasons to book are damaged pots on the stack and roofs hit by falling trees, on slate and tile slopes, gutters and fascias and flat roofs.
Roofs in small places like St Ibbs frequently stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- St Ibbs (SG4)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. For older village homes like those around St Ibbs, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% customer satisfaction
- A written report with photos
See our cost guide and our case studies.
St Ibbs: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in St Ibbs?
Yes, St Ibbs is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in St Ibbs as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in St Ibbs is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We are not loss adjusters and don’t act for you with the insurer. We provide an independent record of the roof for you to send to your insurer.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for those.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
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What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Wind, rain and roofs in St Ibbs
Knebworth House, about 4.1 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around St Ibbs. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Ippolyts (church of England), the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. Take a building like St Ippolyts Church of England Aided Primary School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
St Ibbs is about 2 miles south of Hitchin, in Hertfordshire. St Ibbs is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes St Ibbs and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Milton Keynes.
Every address in SG4 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. We also cover Sperberry Hill (1 mile north-east), Little Almshoe (1 mile south), St Ippolyts (1 mile north-east), Gosmore (1 mile north-west) and Titmore Green (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Hemel Hempstead (15 miles south-west), Stevenage (4 miles east), St Albans (12 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (9 miles south), Harpenden (8 miles south-west) and Hatfield (11 miles south).
Around St Ibbs
Typical jobs here are in homes near Hitchin Girls' School, The Bull Public House and Kingshott School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Hitchin station, roughly 1.9 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Lister Hospital (2.1 miles east) and North Hertfordshire Museum (1.8 miles north). Open spaces near St Ibbs include Purwell Ninesprings and Markham's Hill.
What we are asked to look at in St Ibbs
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, with photographs.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Damaged ridges and hips
Landlords with a home close to Hitchin station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Questions to ask before you book
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- When you will get the report
- What insurance they carry
- Whether you get a written report with photos
What we cannot see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Areas we cannot see safely
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. On timing, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Rural addresses near St Ibbs can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- File receipts for anything you pay for
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You will have your own independent record to refer to.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.