Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Tewin Wood Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Tewin Wood, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
How a storm damage roof report works in Tewin Wood
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Your policy document sets out its own definition. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. The report includes photographs of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. The claim decision rests with your insurer. We are frequently asked to look into gaps where slates or tiles have gone and loose or torn flashings, on chimney stacks, ridges and hips and slate and tile slopes.
For a small place like Tewin Wood, 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, plus any earlier repairs. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Tewin Wood (AL6)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price storm damage roof reports
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How big the roof is
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
What to tell us when you get in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Wind, rain and roofs in Tewin Wood
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Digswell House, about 2.1 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Tewin Wood. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you run a business near Howard Centre, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down. Take a building like Ridgeway Academy: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Tewin Wood is about 3 miles north-east of Welwyn Garden City, in Hertfordshire. Roofs in Tewin Wood get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hertfordshire. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Tewin Wood and the places around it. There’s also a page for London.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: AL6. Streets in the area include Cowpers Way, Desborough Drive and Firs Walk, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Tewin Wood: Burnham Green (1 mile north-west), Bull's Green (1 mile north), Harmer Green (1 mile west), Tewin (1 mile south) and Datchworth (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Watford (15 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (14 miles south-west), Stevenage (5 miles north), St Albans (9 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (14 miles east) and Welwyn Garden City (3 miles south-west).
Near you in Tewin Wood
Around Tewin Wood, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Belmont pub, among other places. The closest station to Tewin Wood is Welwyn North station, roughly 1.4 miles west. A little further out are Howard Centre (2.8 miles south-west) and Hertford Castle (4.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Tewin Wood includes Tewin Orchard and Hopkyns Wood.
Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You will have your own independent record to refer to.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Tewin Wood
Branches and trees frequently come down on roofs during storms. We record the damage and where it is, with photos.
Look out for signs like these:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Landlords with a home close to Welwyn North station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Before you book anyone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What the survey won’t cover
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Towns and villages near Tewin Wood
What else we do in Tewin Wood
The survey, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. The survey usually takes about one to two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Rural addresses near Tewin Wood 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 we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. We record storm damage and older defects, so there are no surprises later. In a small place like Tewin Wood, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- A report with photographs
- Surveys seven days a week
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Landlord and commercial surveys in Tewin Wood
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Questions from Tewin Wood
Do you cover Tewin Wood?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Tewin Wood is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
How do I find out if my home in Tewin Wood is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Safely, from the ground or a window. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. Binoculars can help you see damage from below, and we’ll record the rest.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details as you book.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The written report follows by email.