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Storm damage roof report in Stotfold Common, Hertfordshire
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Storm damage roof reports in Stotfold Common.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Damaged pots on the stack
- New damp or leaks inside
Useful tips for Stotfold Common property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Do not go up a ladder to look.
How a storm damage roof report works in Stotfold Common
After a storm, it is useful to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We aren’t loss adjusters, and we cannot say whether a claim will be paid. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. We’re often asked to look into torn or lifted flat roof coverings and new damp or leaks inside, across chimney stacks, flashings and ridges and hips.
For a small place like Stotfold Common, 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, along with any repairs done before. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Stotfold Common (SG5)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge and hip tiles take the full force of the wind. The survey notes loose, cracked or missing ridge and hip tiles.
Lead flashings
Old flashings that were already loose can give way in a storm. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The roof’s overall size
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where the property is, with the postcode
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Wind, rain and roofs in Stotfold Common
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Hinxworth Place, about 1.8 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Stotfold Common. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Take an older house close to Church of Saint Guthlac: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. If you let a flat or house near Arlesey station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Stotfold Common is about 3 miles north of Letchworth, in Hertfordshire. We provide storm damage roof reports for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Stotfold Common and nearby. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire. We also survey roofs in Milton Keynes.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: SG5. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Astwick (1 mile north), Stotfold (1 mile south), Radwell (2 miles south-east) and Fairfield (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Stevenage (9 miles south), Harpenden (15 miles south), Hitchin (6 miles south), Letchworth (3 miles south), Letchworth Garden City (3 miles south) and Baldock (3 miles south-east).
Around Stotfold Common
The closest station to Stotfold Common is Arlesey station, about 1.5 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Bygrave House (3.4 miles south-east) and Fairfield Hospital (1.9 miles south). For a walk, there’s Arlesey Old Moat and Glebe Meadows.
Why it is worth a survey now in Stotfold Common
With an independent report, you have something specific to show your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, alongside any photos you took yourself. Older cottages and farmhouses around Stotfold Common can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
For a price for your roof in Stotfold Common, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See our cost guide and our case studies.
FAQs for Stotfold Common
Is Stotfold Common within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you cover Stotfold Common?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Stotfold Common is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so you know what the roof shows. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs are not included, so ask a roofer to quote.
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Rural addresses near Stotfold Common can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Stotfold Common?
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. Your insurer still makes the decision.
Problems we come across often include:
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Anyone responsible for a site like St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What happens after the report arrives
- What’s outside the scope of the survey