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Storm damage roof report in Standon, Hertfordshire
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Standon and across Hertfordshire, with plain-English findings.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Damaged gutters and fascias
When you need someone else
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- A price for the repairs
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Standon
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
How a storm damage roof report works in Standon
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. 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 give an honest view of what we see. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. Typical surveys look at ridge tiles that have come loose and holes or cracks caused by debris, across slate and tile slopes, flashings and ridges and hips.
For a small place like Standon, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Place
- Standon (SG11)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
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.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Standon roofs and the weather
Much Hadham Palace, about 2.7 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Standon. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, 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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Anyone responsible for a site like Roger De Clare First CofE School will know that a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Standon is about 5 miles north-east of Ware, in Hertfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Standon, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Standon is one of the places in Hertfordshire where we work. There is also a page for Chelmsford.
All of SG11 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Stortford Road and Town Farm Crescent and the roads around them. Other places close to Standon include Puckeridge (1 mile north-west), Bromley (1 mile south-east), Colliers End (2 miles south-west), Barwick (2 miles south-west) and Hadham Ford (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Stevenage (9 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (6 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (11 miles south-west), Hitchin (14 miles west), Hoddesdon (9 miles south) and Cheshunt (12 miles south).
Near you in Standon
We work in homes and buildings around Ralph Sadleir Middle School and The Bell Public House, among other places. Nearby you will also find Moated mound (3.5 miles east).
When to book a survey in Standon
Gusts work at anything on a roof that’s loose or exposed. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. People typically call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Stains appearing after strong winds
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Before you book anyone
- Is VAT included in the price?
- When you’ll get the report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Landlords, agents and block managers in Standon
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
FAQs for Standon
Will you come out to Standon?
Yes, Standon is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Standon?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Standon is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Insurers usually exclude wear and tear. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. We record the damage, with photographs and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere as small as Standon, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Never climb onto the roof yourself.