Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Whitwell, Hertfordshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm around Whitwell, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Whitwell
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: 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. If part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. You get a report with photographs to give to your insurer. Common reasons to book are flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and water coming in after the storm, across flashings, gutters and fascias and chimney stacks.
Being in a small place like Whitwell makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned in advance. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos 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.
- Location
- Whitwell (SG4)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Estimates of repair costs
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Whitwell
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
Places near Whitwell
Other services in Whitwell
Common questions in Whitwell
Do you cover Whitwell?
Yes, Whitwell is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
How do I find out if my home in Whitwell is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Complain to your insurer first. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we can’t say how it will turn out.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Stay off the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
Only your insurer can decide that. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
Wind, rain and roofs in Whitwell
Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Historic houses like Shaw's Corner, about 2.9 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Whitwell goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Stevenage station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Take an older house close to All Saints Church: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Whitwell is about 5 miles north-east of Harpenden, in Hertfordshire. Bookings from Whitwell are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Whitwell and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Milton Keynes page.
All of SG4 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on High Street, Horn Hill and King George's Way and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include St Paul's Walden (1 mile north-east), Kimpton (2 miles south), Langley Bottom (2 miles north-east), Langley (2 miles east) and Rush Green (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Watford (15 miles south), Hemel Hempstead (11 miles south-west), Stevenage (5 miles north-east), St Albans (9 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (7 miles south-east) and Harpenden (5 miles south-west).
Near you in Whitwell
We work in homes and buildings around Eagle And Child Public House. The closest station to Whitwell is Stevenage station, roughly 3.8 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Lister Hospital (4.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Stocking Springs Wood.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Whitwell?
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. The decision still rests with the insurer.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Take a building like St Paul's Walden Primary School: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
What to check before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- What they will not be able to tell you
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. Each area is photographed and described.
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. We photograph and describe the damage.
Why act early in Whitwell
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. In a place like Whitwell, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- An independent look at the roof
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Around Whitwell, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.