Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Tonwell
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Tonwell. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Loose or torn flashings
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
How a storm damage roof report works in Tonwell
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Photograph the damage from ground level or a window, and never climb up. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. Common reasons to book are stains appearing after strong winds and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind, on gutters and fascias, flashings and flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Tonwell, older cottages and farmhouses frequently 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. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Tonwell (SG12)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What affects the price in Tonwell
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
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.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Tonwell, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
FAQs for Tonwell
Do you carry out roof surveys in Tonwell?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Tonwell is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Do you cover smaller places like Tonwell?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it isn’t resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report follows by email.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is usually 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.
Honest limits
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Estimates of repair costs
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Negotiating a claim settlement
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
Places near Tonwell
Other services in Tonwell
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Older rural homes like those around Tonwell can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the loft space where it is safe.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Storm damage roof reports in Tonwell: local notes
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. With Aston Bury about 4.6 miles north-west, Tonwell sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Anyone responsible for a site like Tonwell St Mary's Church of England 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.
Tonwell is about 2 miles north-west of Ware, in Hertfordshire. Whether the building in Tonwell is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Tonwell is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire where we work. We also survey roofs in London.
Every address in SG12 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Ware Road, Temple Lane and Bourne Honour or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside Tonwell, we cover Chapmore End (1 mile south), Sacombe (1 mile north), Thundridge (2 miles east), Wadesmill (2 miles east) and Sacombe Green (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (7 miles north-west), St Albans (13 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (10 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (6 miles south-west), Harpenden (12 miles west) and Hitchin (12 miles north-west).
Around Tonwell
In Tonwell, that means homes and buildings near Robin Hood & Little John pub and Chauncy School. For rail, the closest station is Ware station, roughly 2.5 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Hertford County Hospital (3 miles south) and Barrowfield (2.7 miles south). Not far away are King's Meads.
Why it is worth a survey now in Tonwell
It’s useful to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Tonwell, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Tonwell
- An independent view of the roof
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Visits on any day of the week
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
What we are asked to look at in Tonwell
A storm frequently finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Broken or displaced guttering
If you own a rental within reach of Ware station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How long the report takes to arrive