Storm damage roof report in St Stephens, Hertfordshire

Storm damage roof report in St Stephens: what you get

Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. 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 cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and gutters pulled loose in the wind.

Chimney stacks on older houses around places like St Stephens can let water in, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp on a chimney breast isn’t always rain from above, which is why it’s worth tracing properly. It’s worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.

You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.

What happens on the day

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. The visit normally takes an hour or two at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a smaller place like St Stephens, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest.

1. We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
2. Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
3. We view the roof from safe positions.
4. Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
5. The report, with photos, is emailed to you.

How to prepare

• Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
• Keep pets in another room
• Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work

Getting a price

Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.

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What a survey costs

Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:

• How big the roof is
• House, block, shop or office
• The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
• Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets

We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.

What we need to know

We’ll typically ask about:

• Your timetable, like an exchange date
• Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
• The kind of building and roof involved
• The address and postcode of the property

A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.