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Storm Damage Roof Report in Startop's End
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Startop's End and the rest of Hertfordshire. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
About our storm damage roof report in Startop's End
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. It sets out what is damaged, with photos, and what we think the likely cause is. It’s yours to pass to your insurer. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We are not loss adjusters and cannot say whether a claim will be paid. If you’ve noticed lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and loose or torn flashings, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs, gutters and fascias and flashings alike.
Being in a small place like Startop's End makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Startop's End (HP23)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports in Startop's End: local notes
Historic houses such as Cholesbury Manor House, about 4.4 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Startop's End goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Landlords with a home close to Tring station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Startop's End is about 1 mile north of Tring, in Hertfordshire. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Startop's End. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire. There is also a page for Milton Keynes.
Every address in HP23 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Watery Lane, Lukes Lea and Marsworth Wharf and the roads around them. Other places close to Startop's End include Marsworth (1 mile north-east), Tringford (1 mile south), Wilstone (1 mile west), Bulbourne (1 mile east) and Gubblecote (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Hemel Hempstead (10 miles south-east), St Albans (15 miles east), Harpenden (14 miles east), Berkhamsted (6 miles south-east), Rickmansworth (15 miles south-east) and Chorleywood (14 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Startop's End
We work in homes and buildings around The Angler's Retreat pub and Tring School. For rail, the closest station is Tring station, roughly 2.3 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Tindal Centre (5.8 miles west) and Pitstone Green Museum (1.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include College Lake nature reserve and Ivinghoe Beacon.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
The survey, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Startop's End can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there’s access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Startop's End, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Questions from Startop's End
Is Startop's End in the area you cover?
Yes, Startop's End is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Do you cover smaller places like Startop's End?
Yes, Startop's End is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access as you book.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It varies by policy. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but check your own wording.
What we’re asked to look at in Startop's End
Insurers often want evidence of what has been damaged and why. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. Your insurer still makes the decision.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Loose or torn flashings
Anyone responsible for a site like Marsworth Church of England Infant School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Questions to ask before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
What this survey cannot tell you
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Areas we can’t see safely
- A price for the repairs
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
What else we do in Startop's End
Leave it or get it looked at?
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it is better to know. Our report gives an honest view of both, so you know what the roof shows. For an older or listed building in a place like Startop's End, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Over 20 years’ experience
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.