Hampshire · London and the South East
Bidden Storm Damage Roof Report
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Bidden, with photos and a written report.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
Storm damage roof report in Bidden: what you get
After a storm, it’s useful to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We’re not loss adjusters and cannot tell you if your claim will succeed. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. We survey ridges and hips, gutters and fascias and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about ridge tiles that have come loose and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls.
Roofs in small places like Bidden frequently stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Bidden (RG25)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price storm damage roof reports
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The size of the roof
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What to let us know when you get in touch
We’ll usually ask about:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The property’s address and postcode
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
How it works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Somewhere like Bidden needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the roof space where it is safe.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Bidden, call 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Check your policy for how to report damage
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each area of damage. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Check the roof from the ground after strong winds. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Don’t go up a ladder to look.
Other services in Bidden
Bidden: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Bidden?
Yes. Bidden is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is my home in Bidden listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it isn’t resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We are not loss adjusters and do not act for you with the insurer. We give you an independent report of the damage, which you can pass to your insurer.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is not normally covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Bidden?
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. What happens next is up to the insurer.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Lead lifted at abutments
- New damp or leaks inside
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Wind, rain and roofs in Bidden
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list. 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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Take a building like Robert May's School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. Landlords with a home close to Hook station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Bidden is about 4 miles south of Hook, in Hampshire. Bidden is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
We work across RG25 for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include Bidden Road, Elder Dell and Meadowside, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Little Hoddington (1 mile west), South Warnborough (1 mile south-east), Long Sutton (2 miles east), Greywell (2 miles north-east) and Up Nately (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (5 miles north-west), Farnborough (11 miles north-east), Fleet (7 miles north-east), Aldershot (10 miles east), Alton (6 miles south) and Yateley (10 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Bidden
We work in homes and buildings around Hoddington Arms Public House. The nearest railway station is Hook station, roughly 3.6 miles north. A little further out are Gliding Heritage Centre (3.4 miles south-west) and Odiham Castle (2.5 miles north-east). Not far away are The Mill Field and Holybourne Hill.
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. Our report notes recent damage and older defects.