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Storm damage roof report in Wigginton, Hertfordshire
Storm damage roof reports in Wigginton and the rest of Hertfordshire. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Loose or torn flashings
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
How a storm damage roof report works in Wigginton
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. We survey ridges and hips, flat roofs and slate and tile slopes, and people most often book us about ridge tiles that have come loose and holes or cracks caused by debris.
For a small place like Wigginton, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Location
- Wigginton (HP23)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Wigginton
Will you come out to Wigginton?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is Wigginton in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Wigginton is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it when booking and we will explain what’s needed.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. We record the damage, with photographs and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
What do I do if water is coming in?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Wigginton 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 to book a survey in Wigginton
Insurers often want evidence of what has been damaged and why. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. The decision still rests with the insurer.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
If you live near a park such as Tring Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Before you book anyone
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What exactly goes into their report
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. Damage is photographed and described.
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. The report notes any damage to the stack.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Wigginton
The wider area around Wigginton has a long history of building, with Cholesbury Manor House about 2 miles south. 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. 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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Take a building like Bishop Wood Church of England Junior School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. The streets around a church like Church of St Bartholomew (church of England) are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Wigginton is about 3 miles north-west of Berkhamsted, in Hertfordshire. We provide storm damage roof reports for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Wigginton. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Milton Keynes is in our area too.
Here we cover the HP23 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Common Field, Pollywick Road and Highfield Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Wigginton: Hastoe (1 mile south-west), Tring (1 mile north-west), Cow Roast (1 mile east), West Leith (1 mile west) and Dudswell (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Watford (13 miles south-east), Hemel Hempstead (8 miles east), St Albans (14 miles east), Harpenden (13 miles east), Berkhamsted (3 miles south-east) and Rickmansworth (12 miles south-east).
Near you in Wigginton
In Wigginton, that means homes and buildings near Tring Park and Tring School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Tring station, about 1.5 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Trenchard Museum (3.3 miles west) and Hawridge Court (2.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Dancersend and Pavis Wood.
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How the survey works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. For a village or hamlet like Wigginton, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the loft space where it is safe.
- 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.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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When you need someone else
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- A price for the repairs
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias