Hampshire · London and the South East
Arford Storm Damage Roof Report
A careful look at the roof at your property in Arford, with photographs and a written report.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
How a storm damage roof report works in Arford
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Your policy document sets out its own definition. We don’t decide whether a storm met that test. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. The report includes photographs of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. The claim decision rests with your insurer. We’re frequently asked to look into ridge tiles that have come loose and roofs hit by falling trees, across flat roofs, chimney stacks and flashings.
In a village or hamlet like Arford, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We look at whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Arford (GU35)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- The outcome of a claim
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Arford questions
Do you cover smaller places like Arford?
Yes. Arford is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Arford?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Arford is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
What does a storm damage report cost?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The report follows by email.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Older stacks with worn pointing or cracked flaunching are more likely to suffer. Our report notes recent damage and older defects.
Slate roofs
Slates frequently outlast the nails that hold them. We look at whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
Towns and villages near Arford
What else we do in Arford
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes between one and two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Arford, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Arford, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Why get it checked now?
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it’s better to know. Our report gives an honest view of both, so you know what the roof shows. Outbuildings and barns around Arford are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why book with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Every finding written up with photos
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Wind, rain and roofs in Arford
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. 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’s detailed.
If you look after a building like The Holme Church of England Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. For landlords with property near Liphook station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Arford is about 6 miles south of Farnham, in Hampshire. Arford is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Arford is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for storm damage roof reports. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Surveys in GU35 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Beech Hill Road, Arford Common and Headley Hill Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Arford include Headley (1 mile south-west), Headley Down (1 mile east), Lindford (1 mile west), Standford (1 mile south-west) and Wishanger Common (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Farnborough (12 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (9 miles north), Alton (7 miles west), Petersfield (10 miles south-west) and Yateley (15 miles north).
Near you in Arford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Holly Bush Inn and Mill Chase Academy. The closest station to Arford is Liphook station, roughly 3.6 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (2.3 miles south-west). Not far away are Deadwater Valley and Gibbet Hill.