Hampshire · London and the South East
Alton Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Alton, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Alton
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. It sets out what is damaged, with photos, and what we think the likely cause is. It’s yours to pass to your insurer. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We are not loss adjusters and cannot say whether a claim will be paid. We are often asked to look into gutters pulled loose in the wind and loose or torn flashings, on ridges and hips, flat roofs and gutters and fascias.
When a storm passes over a town like Alton, loose tiles, slates and ridges are the first to move. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. A report setting out the damage, with photos, helps you explain what you’ve found. Because wear and tear is usually excluded, the age of any damage matters.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Alton (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Alton roofs and the weather
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. About 3.2 miles west lies Bentworth Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Alton has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Alton means lost rooms as well as repairs. Landlords with a home close to Alton station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If you live in an older home near Church of St Lawrence, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Alton is about 10 miles south-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Bookings from Alton are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Alton is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for storm damage roof reports. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Here we cover the GU34 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and Goswell Square, and we cover them all. With the A339 and B3004 close by, Alton is easy for us to reach. We also cover the places around Alton: Chawton (1 mile south-west), Holybourne (2 miles north-east), Neatham (2 miles north-east), East Worldham (2 miles south-east) and Golden Pot (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north-east), Fleet (10 miles north-east), Aldershot (11 miles north-east), Petersfield (10 miles south) and Yateley (14 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Alton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Amery Hill School, Treloar School and The 'Baker's Arms' Public House, among other places. There is a railway station in Alton itself: Alton station. Nearby you’ll also find Allen Gallery (less than half a mile east) and Alton Community Hospital (0.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Alton include Holybourne Hill.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Roof area
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we cannot see
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- How your policy defines a storm
- A price for the repairs
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Alton
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
Common questions in Alton
Do you cover Alton?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Alton as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Alton?
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.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
How do I book a survey in Alton?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
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, though we cannot predict the outcome.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
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. Do not go up yourself.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. An independent report can follow. Once water reaches the loft insulation in a home in Alton, it loses much of its value and is slow to dry. That’s an extra cost on top of the roof work itself.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
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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. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. A visit in Alton runs most smoothly with the loft hatch clear, side gates open and a parking spot in mind. If you won’t be there yourself, let us know who will let us in.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- 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.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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Practical tips
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Photograph the damage safely from below
If you are unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.