Hampshire · London and the South East
Alderholt Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Alderholt, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Alderholt
After a storm, safety comes first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and do not climb onto the roof. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. If you’ve noticed broken or displaced guttering and new damp or leaks inside, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Around Alderholt, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp on a chimney breast isn’t always rain from above, which is why it’s worth tracing properly. It’s worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Alderholt (SP6)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Alderholt
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Take an older house close to Church of St James: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Before booking anyone
- When you will get the report
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What exactly goes into their report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Wind, rain and roofs in Alderholt
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. Breamore House, about 4.5 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Alderholt. 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 look after a building like St James' Church of England First School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Alderholt is in Hampshire. Alderholt gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Surveys in SP6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Station Road, Antell's Way and South Hill, all of which we cover. Alderholt sits on or near the B3078, which makes travel easy. If you are just outside Alderholt, we cover Sandleheath (1 mile north), Ashford (2 miles north-east), Broxhill (2 miles west), Damerham (2 miles north-west) and Rockbourne (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (14 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south-east), Ringwood (5 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (14 miles south-east), Ashley (13 miles south-east) and St Leonards (6 miles south).
Local landmarks in Alderholt
Around Alderholt, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Churchill Arms and The Burgate School and Sixth Form, among other places. A little further out are Godshill Castle Hill (3.6 miles north-east) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (2 miles north-east). The countryside around Alderholt includes Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
How it works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect between one and two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Alderholt, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- 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
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Why act early in Alderholt
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from ground level if it’s safe. That keeps a record of how it looked. Arranging work in a smaller place like Alderholt is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Alderholt
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- An independent view of the roof
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
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Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. Damage is photographed and described.
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. We photograph and describe the damage.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Alderholt
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Alderholt?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is Alderholt within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We’re not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof for you to send to your insurer.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
We cannot say whether a claim will be paid. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It does not include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Alderholt
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.