Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in St Margarets, Hertfordshire
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in St Margarets. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Storm damage roof report in St Margarets: what you get
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. We note signs of each: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We give an honest view of what we see. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. We survey slate and tile slopes, gutters and fascias and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are torn or lifted flat roof coverings and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls.
For a small place like St Margarets, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- St Margarets (SG12)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Lead flashings
Old flashings that were already loose can give way in a storm. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. The report notes any damage to the stack.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in St Margarets
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. What happens next is up to the insurer.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Loose or torn flashings
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
Landlords with a home close to St Margarets (Herts) station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
How we price storm damage roof reports
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- When you need the report by
- What made you get in touch
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Anything about access we should know
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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Storm damage roof reports in St Margarets: local notes
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, 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 is detailed.
Anyone responsible for a site like The Cranbourne Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. The streets around a church such as Parish Church of St Andrew are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
St Margarets is about 2 miles south-east of Ware, in Hertfordshire. In St Margarets, as across Hertfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. St Margarets is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire where we work. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in SG12 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. That includes homes and businesses on Station Road, Woodham Way and Folly View and the roads around them. If you’re just outside St Margarets, we cover Stanstead Abbotts (1 mile east), Great Amwell (1 mile north-west), Hailey (1 mile south-west), Little Amwell (1 mile west) and Woollensbrook (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Stevenage (11 miles north-west), St Albans (14 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (9 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (8 miles west), Harpenden (15 miles west) and Cheshunt (6 miles south).
Around St Margarets
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The John Warner School and Jolly Fisherman Public House. There’s a railway station in St Margarets itself: St Margarets (Herts) station. Nearby you will also find Barrowfield (2.1 miles north-west) and Museum of Street Lighting (1 mile north-west). Not far away are Amwell Quarry.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. For a village or hamlet like St Margarets, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
For a price for storm damage roof reports in St Margarets, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in St Margarets
Do you cover St Margarets?
We do. The survey and report are the same in St Margarets as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like St Margarets?
Yes, St Margarets is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What does a storm damage report cost?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We’re not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.