Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Turnford Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Turnford, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Broken or displaced guttering
How it works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Homes around Turnford often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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How a storm damage roof report works in Turnford
High winds normally affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Falling branches can cause damage too. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. Common reasons to book are stains appearing after strong winds and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls, on flashings, ridges and hips and flat roofs.
Around Turnford, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp on a chimney breast isn’t always rain from above, which is why it’s worth tracing properly. It is worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Turnford (EN10, EN8)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Storm damage roof reports in Turnford: local notes
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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. About 4 miles south-west lies Forty Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Turnford has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a building like Longlands Primary School and Nursery, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. Living close to Cheshunt Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
Turnford is about 1 mile north-east of Cheshunt, in Hertfordshire. We cover Turnford and the rest of Hertfordshire. Turnford is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire we cover for storm damage roof reports. You can also see our page for London.
Storm damage roof reports in EN10 and EN8 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Groom Road, Yukon Road and Huron Road, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Wormley (1 mile north), Cheshunt (1 mile south-west), Holyfield (2 miles south-east), Churchgate (2 miles south-west) and Broxbourne (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Stevenage (15 miles north-west), St Albans (13 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (13 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (9 miles north-west), Harpenden (15 miles north-west) and Hatfield (9 miles west).
What’s near Turnford
Typical jobs here are in homes near Turnford School, The Queens Head Public House and Cheshunt Park and the streets around them. The closest station to Turnford is Cheshunt station, about 1.3 miles south. Nearby you will also find Nazeing Glass Museum (1.7 miles north-east) and St Michaels Hospital (4.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Turnford include Danemead and Cheshunt Lake.
Honest limits
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- A price for the repairs
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
Common questions in Turnford
How do I find out if my home in Turnford is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. 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.
Do you cover smaller places like Turnford?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
How are storm damage reports priced?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs are not part of the report.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Turnford
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Turnford, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. We photograph and describe the damage.
Chimney stacks
Older stacks with worn pointing or cracked flaunching are more likely to suffer. Our report notes recent damage and older defects.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Turnford
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. We can’t say whether the decision will change.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Loose or torn flashings
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
If you own a rental within reach of Cheshunt station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What exactly goes into their report
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. We don’t deal with the insurer on your behalf.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.