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Storm damage roof report in St Leonards, Hertfordshire
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out storm damage roof reports in St Leonards and across Hertfordshire.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- New damp or leaks inside
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
Storm damage roof report in St Leonards
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. We survey flat roofs, slate and tile slopes and ridges and hips, and common reasons people get in touch are torn or lifted flat roof coverings and holes or cracks caused by debris.
Many homes in small places like St Leonards face open ground, 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.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- St Leonards (HP23)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like St Leonards, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Let us know about parking before the day
Book a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
What we’re asked to look at in St Leonards
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:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Damaged pots on the stack
For landlords with property near Wendover station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Before you book anyone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridge and hip tiles
The ridge and hips are among the most exposed parts of a roof. We record any that have lifted, cracked or come away.
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are often where flat roof coverings start to peel back. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
Leaks and storm damage in St Leonards
Cholesbury Manor House, about 1.1 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around St Leonards. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Leonard, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
St Leonards is about 4 miles north-west of Chesham, in Hertfordshire. We survey roofs in St Leonards and the rest of Hertfordshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. St Leonards is one of the places in Hertfordshire where we work. Milton Keynes is in our area too.
Here we cover the HP23 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include Bottom Road, Gilbert's Hill and Jenkins Lane. If you’re just outside St Leonards, we cover Buckland Common (1 mile east), Cholesbury (1 mile east), Hastoe (1 mile north), Swan Bottom (1 mile south-west) and Lee Common (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Watford (14 miles south-east), Hemel Hempstead (9 miles east), St Albans (15 miles east), Harpenden (15 miles east), Berkhamsted (5 miles east) and Rickmansworth (12 miles south-east).
What’s near St Leonards
We work in homes and buildings around White Lion Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to St Leonards is Wendover station, roughly 2.9 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Trenchard Museum (2.2 miles north-west) and Hawridge Court (2.5 miles south-east). The countryside around St Leonards includes Dancersend Nature Reserve and Pavis Wood.
St Leonards: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like St Leonards?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in St Leonards?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from ground level first if it’s safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes an hour or two on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The report follows by email.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
How are storm damage reports priced?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Why act early in St Leonards
Damage left open lets in more rain. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. Around St Leonards, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in St Leonards
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
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Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Check how your policy defines a storm
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. You will have your own independent record to refer to.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Do not go up a ladder to look.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.