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Storm damage roof report in Watford, Hertfordshire
Storm damage roof reports in Watford, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Water coming in after the storm
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Visits in a place the size of Watford range from flats and family homes to offices and blocks. Each building type brings its own access questions, from shared stairwells to locked plant rooms. Surveys can be booked for any day of the week.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Storm damage roof report in Watford: what you get
Our storm damage report starts from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It isn’t a repair quote and doesn’t include repair costs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. If you’ve noticed water coming in after the storm and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, we can find out what’s behind it, on gutters and fascias, chimney stacks and flashings alike.
When a storm passes over a place the size of Watford, lots of roofs can be hit at once. A written record with photographs helps you explain what’s happened, whether to an insurer, a landlord or a roofer. We report what we find; we can’t say whether a claim will be paid. Insurers typically exclude wear and tear, so telling old damage from new matters.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Watford (WD25, WD19, WD18, WD17)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
Chimney stacks
Wind can pull the flashings away from a chimney. We photograph any we find.
What affects the price in Watford
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
For a price for your roof in Watford, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- When you need the report by
- What made you get in touch
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The address and postcode of the property
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
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.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Watford and across Hertfordshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
When you need someone else
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- The outcome of a claim
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Negotiating a claim settlement
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
Watford: your questions answered
Is my home in Watford listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is 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.
How should I get ready for a visit in Watford?
Mostly, it is about access: the loft hatch, any locked gates and where to park in Watford. It also helps to know about any leaks or earlier repairs.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from ground level first if it’s safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The written report follows by email.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Only from ground level or from windows. Do not use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level and we’ll inspect the rest from safe positions.
When to book a survey in Watford
Gusts work at anything on a roof that is loose or exposed. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. People typically call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
Problems we come across often include:
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
If you own a rental within reach of Watford Junction station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the price includes VAT
Leaks and storm damage in Watford
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones 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 High Elms Manor about 2.6 miles north, Watford sits in an area with a long building history. 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 live in an older home near Church of St Andrew, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Watford St John's Church of England Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Watford is about 17 miles north-west of London, in Hertfordshire. Watford is one of many places we visit across Hertfordshire, for homes and businesses alike. Watford is one of the places in Hertfordshire where we work. London is in our area too.
Storm damage roof reports in WD25, WD19, WD18 and WD17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Station Road, Church Road and The Parade High Street or a nearby road, we can help. Main roads around Watford include the A41 and A405. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include North Watford (1 mile north-east), Meriden (1 mile north-east), Oxhey (2 miles south-east), Garston (2 miles north) and Watford Heath (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Hemel Hempstead (7 miles north-west), St Albans (7 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (13 miles north-east), Harpenden (11 miles north), Cheshunt (15 miles east) and Hatfield (10 miles north-east). Watford is among the bigger towns we cover in Hertfordshire.
What’s near Watford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Watford UTC, Cassiobury Park and The Estcourt Arms, among other places. There is a railway station in Watford itself: Watford Junction station. Other landmarks nearby include Hilfield Castle (2.8 miles east) and Charter Place (0.5 miles south). Not far away are Harrow Weald Common.