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Storm damage roof report in The Folly, Hertfordshire
A careful look at the roof at your property in The Folly, with photographs and a written report.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
About our storm damage roof report in The Folly
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It’s a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It does not price the repairs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. We survey slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and gutters and fascias, and people most frequently book us about slipped or missing slates or tiles and holes or cracks caused by debris.
In a village or hamlet like The Folly, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- The Folly (AL4)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Storm damage roof reports around The Folly
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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. With Shaw's Corner about 2 miles north-east, The Folly sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take an older house close to St Helen's Church: leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. If you let a flat or house near Harpenden station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
The Folly is about 2 miles east of Harpenden, in Hertfordshire. Bookings from The Folly are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Hertfordshire, we cover The Folly. We also survey roofs in London.
We cover every part of AL4 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Folly Fields and Lower Luton Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to The Folly include Lea Valley (1 mile west), Amwell (1 mile south), Mackerye End (1 mile north-west), Blackmore End (1 mile north) and Batford (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Watford (11 miles south), Hemel Hempstead (8 miles south-west), Stevenage (8 miles north-east), St Albans (5 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (5 miles east) and Hitchin (9 miles north).
Landmarks near The Folly
We work in homes and buildings around Sir John Lawes School and The Cherry Trees pub. The nearest railway station is Harpenden station, about 2 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St Albans City Hospital (4.2 miles south) and Harpenden Museum (2.2 miles west). Not far away are Wheathampstead Local Nature Reserve.
What we cannot see
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Negotiating a claim settlement
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in The Folly
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit normally takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a village or hamlet like The Folly, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Questions from The Folly
Do you carry out roof surveys in The Folly?
We do. The survey and report are the same in The Folly as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in The Folly listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Only from ground level or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. Binoculars can help you see damage from below, and we will record the rest.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are 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.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in The Folly?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Landlords, agents and block managers in The Folly
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
What we are asked to look at in The Folly
Storms don’t only affect pitched roofs. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
Anyone responsible for a site like St Helen's Church of England Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What happens after the report arrives
- What the survey won’t cover
- What insurance they carry