Hampshire · London and the South East
Abbotts Ann Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Abbotts Ann, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Loose or torn flashings
- Roofs hit by falling trees
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. 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.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Storm damage roof report in Abbotts Ann
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. It is yours to pass to your insurer. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We’re not loss adjusters, and we cannot tell you whether a claim will succeed. We survey flat roofs, flashings and slate and tile slopes, and people most frequently book us about damage from fallen branches or debris and damaged flat roof membrane.
Many homes in small places like Abbotts Ann face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Place
- Abbotts Ann (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of each area of damage. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Check the roof from ground level after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Do not go up a ladder to look.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. We record any damage we can see.
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Abbotts Ann?
Gusts work at anything on a roof that is loose or exposed. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Loose or torn flashings
Anyone responsible for a site like Abbotts Ann Church of England 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.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What happens after the report arrives
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their report turnaround times
Leave it or get it looked at?
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is normally better. In a place like Abbotts Ann, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the exact price before you book.
What you get with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Plain-English reports with photos
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Leaks and storm damage in Abbotts Ann
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. 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.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin 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. Landlords with a home close to Andover station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Abbotts Ann is about 3 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Abbotts Ann gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Abbotts Ann is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for storm damage roof reports. Southampton is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: SP11. Streets in the area include Catherines Walk, Duck Street and Manor Close. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Little Ann (1 mile east), Red Rice (1 mile south-east), Anna Valley (1 mile east), Monxton (1 mile north-west) and Amport (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (13 miles south-east), Andover (3 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south-east), Romsey (14 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east) and Tidworth (7 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Abbotts Ann
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Eagle pub, John Hanson Community School and Redrice School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Andover station, about 2.3 miles north-east. A little further out are Andover Museum (2.7 miles north-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Abbotts Ann include Mill Lake and Quarley Hill.
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like Abbotts Ann needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Before the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Abbotts Ann questions
Will you come out to Abbotts Ann?
Yes, Abbotts Ann is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Abbotts Ann?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it is not resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.