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Storm damage roof report in Thorley Street, Hertfordshire
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Thorley Street, with photos and a clear written report.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damaged pots on the stack
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Thorley Street
Is Thorley Street within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Thorley Street?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Thorley Street as anywhere else.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when booking.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is not normally covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. You’ll then get the report by email.
Storm damage roof report in Thorley Street
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We are not loss adjusters, and we cannot tell you whether a claim will succeed. We survey gutters and fascias, chimney stacks and flashings, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are flat roof edges peeled back and slates and tiles blown off the roof.
Roofs in small places like Thorley Street frequently stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Thorley Street (CM23)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Somewhere as small as Thorley Street, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Acting quickly normally means less damage overall. In a small place like Thorley Street, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why book with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- Prices that include VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, often where nails have rusted. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. We photograph each gap.
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Storm damage roof reports around Thorley Street
The wider area around Thorley Street has a long history of building, with Much Hadham Palace about 3.6 miles west. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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.
If you let a flat or house near Bishops Stortford station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. For an older house near a landmark such as Parish Church of St James the Great, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Anyone responsible for a site like Thorley Hill Primary School 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.
Thorley Street is about 1 mile south of Bishop's Stortford, in Hertfordshire. Roofs in Thorley Street get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hertfordshire. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
We cover every part of CM23 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. We also cover Thorley (1 mile west), Spellbrook (1 mile south), Little Hallingbury (1 mile south-east), Bishop's Stortford (1 mile north) and Gaston Green (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Stevenage (15 miles west), Hoddesdon (10 miles south-west), Cheshunt (13 miles south-west), Hertford (11 miles west), Ware (8 miles west) and Broxbourne (10 miles south-west).
Around Thorley Street
Typical jobs here are in homes near Coach And Horses Public House and The Bishop's Stortford High School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Bishops Stortford station, roughly 1.2 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Moated mound (3.4 miles north-west) and Herts and Essex Hospital (1.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Thorley Wash nature reserve and Portingbury Hills.
Useful tips for Thorley Street property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. 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.
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What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.