Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Blacknest, Hampshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm around Blacknest, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Roofs hit by falling trees
How we price storm damage roof reports
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Which survey package you book
- Height and safe access
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The size of the roof
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to tell us when you get in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
About our storm damage roof report in Blacknest
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. It’s yours to pass to your insurer. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We are not loss adjusters, and we can’t tell you whether a claim will succeed. We survey gutters and fascias, flashings and slate and tile slopes, and people most often book us about damaged gutters and fascias and ridge tiles that have come loose.
In a village or hamlet like Blacknest, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Blacknest (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. Each one is recorded with photos.
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. We photograph each gap.
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What else we do in Blacknest
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes between one and two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Rural addresses near Blacknest can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
How to prepare
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Questions from Blacknest
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Blacknest?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you come out to Blacknest?
Yes. Blacknest is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. If it isn’t resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is not normally covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It varies by policy. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but check your own wording.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
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.
Checking the roof from ground level
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Storm damage roof reports around Blacknest
The wider area around Blacknest has a long history of building, with Farnham Castle about 4.1 miles north-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Blacknest is about 4 miles south-west of Farnham, in Hampshire. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Blacknest for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the GU34 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Other places close to Blacknest include Bucks Horn Oak (1 mile east), Isington (1 mile west), Bentley (1 mile north-west), Binsted (1 mile south-west) and Frithend (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Farnborough (9 miles north-east), Fleet (7 miles north), Aldershot (7 miles north-east), Alton (5 miles west) and Petersfield (12 miles south).
Local landmarks in Blacknest
We work in homes and buildings around The Jolly Farmer pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Blacknest is Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 0.5 miles north. Nearby you will also find Chase Community Hospital (4.7 miles south) and Barley Pound (2.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Holybourne Hill and Farnham Heath.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Blacknest
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. We can’t say whether the decision will change.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Damaged pots on the stack
If you own a rental within reach of Bentley (Hampshire) station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What the survey won’t cover
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?