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Storm damage roof report in Whempstead, Hertfordshire
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Whempstead. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
How a storm damage roof report works in Whempstead
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from ground level, from windows and higher points, from the loft space and from the roof where it is safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. We note any part we couldn’t see. You get a photo-illustrated written report to give to your insurer. Typical surveys look at torn or lifted flat roof coverings and new damp or leaks inside, across ridges and hips, flat roofs and flashings.
For a small place like Whempstead, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Whempstead (SG12)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports in Whempstead: local notes
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. The wider area around Whempstead has a long history of building, with Aston Bury about 2.6 miles west. 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Munden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If you let a flat or house near Watton-At-Stone station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If you live in an older home near Parish Church of All Saints, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Whempstead is about 5 miles south-east of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Whempstead can all book storm damage roof reports, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Whempstead and the places around it. You can also see our page for London.
We work across SG12 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Local streets include Whempstead Road and Mill Lane, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Dane End (1 mile east), Burn's Green (1 mile north-west), Sacombe (1 mile south-east), Haultwick (2 miles north-east) and Sacombe Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Stevenage (5 miles north-west), St Albans (13 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (10 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (7 miles south-west), Harpenden (12 miles west) and Hitchin (9 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Whempstead
The nearest railway station is Watton-At-Stone station, roughly 1.8 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Hertford County Hospital (5.4 miles south) and Benington Castle (2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Astonbury Wood.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Whempstead
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How big the roof is
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Whempstead. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Useful tips for Whempstead property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Photograph damage inside the house too
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
With an independent report, you have something specific to show your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, so you are not relying only on your own photos. Outbuildings and barns around Whempstead are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why book us in Whempstead
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Whempstead questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Whempstead?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Whempstead?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Do you test for 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.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. You will then get the report by email.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is not usually covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can I check my roof myself?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
The survey, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a small place like Whempstead, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.