Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Westmill, Hertfordshire
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Westmill, with photos and a written report.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Water coming in after the storm
How a storm damage roof report works in Westmill
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. It sets out what is damaged, with photographs, and what we think the likely cause is. 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 aren’t loss adjusters and cannot say whether a claim will be paid. Typical surveys look at gutters pulled loose in the wind and roofs hit by falling trees, across gutters and fascias, ridges and hips and chimney stacks.
Somewhere as small as Westmill, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We look at what can safely be seen and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Westmill (SG9)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Westmill
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. We can’t say whether the decision will change.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Water coming in after the storm
The streets around a church like Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Common questions in Westmill
Is Westmill in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Westmill is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Westmill?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
There is no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Your policy document will say.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How do I book a survey in Westmill?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will suggest the right survey. We survey seven days a week.
What happens on the day
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere as small as Westmill, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there is access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Prices for storm damage roof reports in Westmill
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What made you get in touch
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Westmill
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Freman College, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Westmill is about 7 miles east of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. In Westmill, as across Hertfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: SG9. We also cover the places around Westmill: Aspenden (1 mile north), Buntingford (1 mile north), Hay Street (2 miles east), Layston (2 miles north) and Braughing (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Stevenage (7 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (8 miles south-east), Welwyn Garden City (12 miles south-west), Hitchin (11 miles west), Hoddesdon (12 miles south) and Cheshunt (15 miles south).
Landmarks near Westmill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Sword In Hand Public House and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Brent Pelham (4.5 miles north-east).
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips