Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Bighton, Hampshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Bighton, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Lead lifted at abutments
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, it typically takes about one to two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older roofs in small places like Bighton can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
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Storm damage roof report in Bighton: what you get
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Check your own policy wording. We do not decide whether a storm met that test. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. The report includes photographs of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. The claim decision rests with your insurer. We survey chimney stacks, ridges and hips and slate and tile slopes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damaged flat roof membrane and damaged gutters and fascias.
Somewhere as small as Bighton, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We check everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Bighton (SO24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Bighton
Will you come out to Bighton?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Bighton?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Bighton as anywhere else.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is not normally covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. You’ll then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What we are asked to look at in Bighton
Landlords and building managers frequently need a written record after a storm. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
People typically book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Loose or torn flashings
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Perins School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Landlords, agents and block managers in Bighton
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
What this survey can’t tell you
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
Nearby places to Bighton
Also in Bighton
Bighton roofs and the weather
About 4.3 miles south lies Hinton Ampner House, a reminder of how long the area around Bighton has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Bighton is about 7 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Bighton gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Here we cover the SO24 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Old Alresford (1 mile west), Upper Wield (3 miles north-east), Northington (3 miles north-west), Totford (3 miles north-west) and Brown Candover (4 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Basingstoke (11 miles north), Winchester (9 miles west), Eastleigh (13 miles south-west), Horndean (15 miles south), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (7 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Bighton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Three Horseshoes Public House, among other places. A little further out are Barton Castle (2.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Red Hill.