Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Tyttenhanger, Hertfordshire
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Tyttenhanger.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Broken or displaced guttering
Roof by roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Worn mortar under ridge tiles can let them lift in a storm. Our report says whether it looks freshly damaged or worn over time.
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. The report notes any damage to the stack.
How a storm damage roof report works in Tyttenhanger
We inspect the roof from wherever it can be seen safely: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there’s access, and the roof itself where that’s safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. We note any part we couldn’t see. You get a written report with photos to give to your insurer. If you’re worried about flat roof edges peeled back and slipped or missing slates or tiles, we can find out what’s behind it.
Being in a small place like Tyttenhanger makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Tyttenhanger (AL4)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Around Tyttenhanger, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- 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
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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FAQs for Tyttenhanger
Is Tyttenhanger in the area you cover?
Yes, Tyttenhanger is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property.
Is Tyttenhanger within the area you cover?
Yes, Tyttenhanger is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when you book.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
Only your insurer can decide that. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Leaks and storm damage in Tyttenhanger
With Batchwood Hall about 3.3 miles north-west, Tyttenhanger 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 any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you let a flat or house near St Albans station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Nicholas Breakspear School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Tyttenhanger is about 2 miles south-east of St Albans, in Hertfordshire. We survey roofs in Tyttenhanger and the rest of Hertfordshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: AL4. That includes homes and businesses on Highfield Lane and Tyttenhanger Green and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Tyttenhanger, we cover London Colney (1 mile south), Sleapshyde (1 mile north-east), Smallford (2 miles north-east), Broad Colney (2 miles south) and Colney Heath (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Watford (7 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (7 miles west), Stevenage (13 miles north), Welwyn Garden City (6 miles north-east), Harpenden (6 miles north-west) and Hitchin (15 miles north).
What’s near Tyttenhanger
Around Tyttenhanger, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Plough pub, Highfield Park and Windermere Primary School. The nearest railway station is St Albans station, roughly 1.7 miles north-west. A little further out are Hill End Hospital (0.9 miles north-west) and St Albans Musical Museum (1.9 miles north-west). Not far away are Colney Heath Local Nature Reserve and Verulamium Lake.
When to book a survey in Tyttenhanger
A storm often 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.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Loose or torn flashings
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near The Maltings, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Will the report include photos?
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Tyttenhanger
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Why act early in Tyttenhanger
Leaving storm damage can let water into the roof space and rooms below. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. In a place like Tyttenhanger, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 20+ years’ experience
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