Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Stapleford, Hertfordshire
A careful look at the roof at your property in Stapleford, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Photograph the damage safely from below
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. If that doesn’t resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.
About our storm damage roof report in Stapleford
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We’re not loss adjusters and can’t tell you if your claim will succeed. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. Common reasons to book are damaged gutters and fascias and damaged ridges and hips, across ridges and hips, gutters and fascias and flashings.
Many homes in small places like Stapleford face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Stapleford (SG14)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. We record any damage we can see.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge and hip tiles take the full force of the wind. We record any that have lifted, cracked or come away.
What we can’t see
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Areas we can’t see safely
- Estimates of repair costs
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
Common questions in Stapleford
Do you carry out roof surveys in Stapleford?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Stapleford is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Stapleford?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run seven days a week.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take between one and two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. You will then get the report by email.
What happens on the day
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes between one and two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere as small as Stapleford, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
Stapleford roofs and the weather
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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. About 3.6 miles north-west lies Aston Bury, a reminder of how long the area around Stapleford has been built on. 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.
For landlords with property near Watton-At-Stone station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. Anyone responsible for a site like Stapleford Primary School will know that a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Stapleford is about 3 miles north of Hertford, in Hertfordshire. Surveys in Stapleford work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at what can be seen safely, photographs and a clear written report. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Stapleford. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Here we cover the SG14 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on High Road and Clusterbolts or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Bramfield (1 mile south-west), Watton at Stone (2 miles north-west), Bull's Green (2 miles west), Tewin Wood (3 miles west) and Tewin (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (6 miles north-west), St Albans (11 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (11 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (5 miles south-west), Harpenden (11 miles west) and Hitchin (11 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Stapleford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Woodhall Arms. The closest station to Stapleford is Watton-At-Stone station, about 1.6 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Hertford Castle (2.9 miles south) and Hertford County Hospital (2.8 miles south). Open spaces near Stapleford include Tewin Orchard and Hopkyns Wood.
Why get it checked now?
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. Our report gives an honest view of both, so you know what the roof shows. In a place like Stapleford, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Plain-English reports with photos
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.