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Storm Damage Roof Report in Basingstoke
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Basingstoke. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Loose or torn flashings
Storm damage roof report in Basingstoke
After a storm, safety comes first. Photograph the damage from ground level or a window, and never climb up. 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. We’re often asked to look into roofs hit by falling trees and gutters pulled loose in the wind, on gutters and fascias, slate and tile slopes and ridges and hips.
In a place like Basingstoke, lots of buildings have flat roofs, from shops and offices to blocks of flats and extensions. Flat roofs leak at upstands, outlets, splits and blisters, and water can travel under the covering before it drips. Finding the entry point takes patience as well as moisture readings. Ponding, blistering and splits are the usual signs to look for.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Basingstoke (RG24, RG22, RG21, RG23)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports around Basingstoke
The wider area around Basingstoke has a long history of building, with The Vyne about 2.9 miles north. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. 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.
Trees in and around Eastrop Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. The streets around a church such as St Michael's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as King's Furlong Infant School and Nursery, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Basingstoke is in Hampshire. Roofs in Basingstoke get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Basingstoke is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for storm damage roof reports. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: RG24, RG22, RG21 and RG23. Local streets include Church Square, Queen Annes Square and The Square. Main roads around Basingstoke include the A30 and A33. We also cover South Ham (1 mile south-west), Winklebury (1 mile west), Brighton Hill (1 mile south), Rooksdown (1 mile north-west) and Buckskin (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (6 miles north). Basingstoke is among the bigger towns we cover in Hampshire.
What’s near Basingstoke
Typical jobs here are in homes near Cranbourne, The Costello School and The Rising Sun pub. The nearest railway station is Basingstoke station, roughly 0.6 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Basing House (2.2 miles east) and The Malls (0.6 miles east). The countryside around Basingstoke includes Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Old flashings that were already loose can give way in a storm. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. We record both the storm damage and the older wear.
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- The outcome of a claim
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
You’ll need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
Places near Basingstoke
Other services in Basingstoke
Landlord and commercial surveys in Basingstoke
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Basingstoke. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Landlords and agents in Basingstoke book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Basingstoke: your questions answered
What do I need to do before a survey in Basingstoke?
The main thing is access, inside and out, plus somewhere to park in Basingstoke. It also helps to know about any leaks or earlier repairs.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Basingstoke?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
Only your insurer can decide that. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
How do I book a survey in Basingstoke?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Why act early in Basingstoke
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. Our report gives an honest view of both, so there are no surprises later. For a shop, office or block in Basingstoke, a roof leak can mean closed rooms, damaged stock or unhappy residents. Planned work is far easier to manage than an emergency.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why us?
- Photos and a written report every time
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 20+ years’ experience
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In Basingstoke, we survey everything from flats and houses to commercial buildings. Access is the part that changes most from one building to the next, so it is agreed before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
- 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.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.