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Storm damage roof report in Willian, Hertfordshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Willian, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
About our storm damage roof report in Willian
After a storm, safety comes first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and do not climb onto the roof. Emergency temporary protection, like covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. We survey flat roofs, ridges and hips and flashings, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and damage from fallen branches or debris.
Roofs in small places like Willian often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Willian (SG6)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leaks and storm damage in Willian
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Lordship Farm Primary School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. For landlords with property near Letchworth Garden City station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Willian is about 1 mile south of Letchworth, in Hertfordshire. If you are in Willian, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Willian is one of the places in Hertfordshire where we work for storm damage roof reports. Our Milton Keynes page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: SG6. That includes homes and businesses on Willian Road, Brandles Road and Wymondley Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Letchworth (1 mile north), Letchworth Garden City (1 mile north), Great Wymondley (1 mile south-west), Walsworth (2 miles west) and Poets Estate (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Stevenage (4 miles south-east), St Albans (15 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (11 miles south), Harpenden (11 miles south-west), Hatfield (14 miles south) and Hertford (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Willian
Around Willian, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Fox at Willian pub, Church of St Paul and The Highfield School. Willian’s nearest station is Letchworth Garden City station, roughly 1.4 miles north. Nearby you will also find Lister Hospital (2.5 miles south) and First Garden City Heritage Museum (1.1 miles north). For a walk, there’s Purwell Ninesprings.
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- The outcome of a claim
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
How we price storm damage roof reports
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Which survey package you book
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Photograph the damage safely from below
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Check the roof from the ground after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Do not go up a ladder to look.
Roof by roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge and hip tiles take the full force of the wind. The survey notes loose, cracked or missing ridge and hip tiles.
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. We photograph any we find.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos. On timing, it usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older rural homes like those around Willian can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
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Do you need a storm damage roof report in Willian?
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. We record the damage and where it is, with photos.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damaged flat roof membrane
For an older house near a landmark like Church of All Saints, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether VAT is added on top
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Willian
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Willian?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Willian?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
There is no single figure. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Your policy document will say.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Safely, from the ground or a window. 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.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.