Hampshire · London and the South East
Andover Down Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Andover Down. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Loose or torn flashings
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
How a storm damage roof report works in Andover Down
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Take photos from the ground or from windows, and do not climb onto the roof. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. We’re frequently asked to look into water coming in after the storm and slates and tiles blown off the roof, across chimney stacks, flashings and ridges and hips.
For a small place like Andover Down, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned in advance. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Andover Down (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Ridge and hip tiles
Worn mortar under ridge tiles can let them lift in a storm. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
Flat roof coverings
On flat roofs, storms can lift edges and tear membranes. We record any damage and where it is.
Andover Down questions
Is Andover Down in the area you cover?
Yes, Andover Down is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Andover Down?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How long does the survey take?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The written report follows by email.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect what can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How we price storm damage roof reports
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The size of the roof
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- House, block, shop or office
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- When you need the report by
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. If that doesn’t resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.
Also near Andover Down
More services for Andover Down
Wind, rain and roofs in Andover Down
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. 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 the council is the place to ask.
For landlords with property near Andover station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Andover Down is about 2 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. We visit Andover Down as part of our work across Hampshire, for homes and businesses alike. Our Hampshire coverage includes Andover Down and the places around it. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: SP11. You’ll find streets like London Road and The Middleway, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Picket Piece (1 mile north), Finkley Down (1 mile north-west), Picket Twenty (1 mile south-west), Finkley (1 mile north-west) and East Anton (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (11 miles south-east), Tidworth (10 miles west) and Weeke (11 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Andover Down
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Winton Community Academy and Winton Community Academy. The closest station to Andover Down is Andover station, roughly 2.6 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.6 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (1 mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
Common roof problems in Andover Down
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.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- New damp or leaks inside
If you look after a building such as Pilgrims' Cross CofE Aided Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Before you book anyone
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What insurance they carry
How the survey works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Around Andover Down, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Advice
What we cannot see
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- The outcome of a claim
- Areas we can’t see safely
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Andover Down
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes