Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Beech
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Beech, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Storm damage roof report in Beech: what you get
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. 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. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Typical surveys look at water coming in after the storm and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls, across ridges and hips, slate and tile slopes and chimney stacks.
Being in a small place like Beech makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Beech (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Beech
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is usually better. Older cottages and farmhouses around Beech can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
What you get with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What we are asked to look at in Beech
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. Your insurer still makes the decision.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Take a building like Amery Hill School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What the survey will not cover
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- 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, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes between one and two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Beech often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- 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.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Beech
Do you cover smaller places like Beech?
Yes, Beech is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Beech?
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.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Only from ground level or from windows. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Complain to your insurer first. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, but we can’t say how it will turn out.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Beech
Historic houses such as Bentworth Hall, about 1.5 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Beech goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
For an older house near a landmark like St Peter's, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Landlords with a home close to Alton station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Beech is about 2 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Beech, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Beech is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for storm damage roof reports. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Every address in GU34 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include Wellhouse Road, Medstead Road and King's Hill. Other places close to Beech include Thedden (1 mile north-west), Wivelrod (1 mile west), Bentworth (2 miles north-west), Holt End (2 miles west) and New Copse (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (9 miles north-west), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (13 miles north-east) and Petersfield (10 miles south).
Around Beech
The closest station to Beech is Alton station, about 2.2 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (4.3 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (1.2 miles east). Open spaces near Beech include King's Hill.
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
Slates frequently outlast the nails that hold them. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are frequently where flat roof coverings start to peel back. We check whether the damage is recent or older.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Beech
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.