Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Tewin, Hertfordshire
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Tewin from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- New damp or leaks inside
Wind, rain and roofs in Tewin
About 2.1 miles west lies Digswell House, a reminder of how long the area around Tewin has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If you look after a building such as Ridgeway Academy, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If you own a rental within reach of Welwyn North station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Howard Centre, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Tewin is about 2 miles north-east of Welwyn Garden City, in Hertfordshire. We survey roofs in Tewin and the rest of Hertfordshire. Tewin is one of the places in Hertfordshire we cover. London is in our area too.
Surveys in AL6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Upper Green Road, Godfries Close and Harwood Close and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Tewin: Tewin Wood (1 mile north), Burnham Green (1 mile north-west), Harmer Green (1 mile north-west), Haldens (1 mile west) and Bramfield (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Watford (15 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (14 miles west), Stevenage (6 miles north), St Albans (9 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (14 miles east) and Harpenden (8 miles west).
Around Tewin
We work in homes and buildings around Rose And Crown Public House and Panshanger Park, among other places. The closest station to Tewin is Welwyn North station, roughly 1.6 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Howard Centre (2.4 miles south-west) and Queen Elizabeth II Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Tewin includes Tewin Orchard and Hopkyns Wood.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Tewin
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. The report includes photos of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Typical surveys look at broken or displaced guttering and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, on ridges and hips, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes.
For a small place like Tewin, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Tewin (AL6)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- The outcome of a claim
- How your policy defines a storm
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
Why get it checked now?
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it’s better to know. Our report gives an honest view of both, so there are no surprises later. Older and listed buildings around Tewin may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What you get with us
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Rural addresses near Tewin can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Book a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Tewin
Do you carry out roof surveys in Tewin?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Tewin as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Tewin?
Yes. Tewin is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it is clear what we found. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs aren’t included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We are not loss adjusters and do not act for you with the insurer. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
What else we do in Tewin
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each area of damage. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can frequently spot problems without climbing. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Lifted flashings let rain run behind them into the roof. The report records the flashing and any damp inside.
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. The report notes any damage to the stack.