Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Blackwater, Hampshire
Storm damage roof reports in Blackwater and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
When to book a survey in Blackwater
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damaged pots on the stack
If you live near a park like Sandhurst Memorial Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Before booking anyone
- What the survey won’t cover
- What experience they bring
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
About our storm damage roof report in Blackwater
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Falling branches can cause damage too. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. If you’re worried about ridge tiles that have come loose and torn or lifted flat roof coverings, we can find out what’s behind it, on gutters and fascias, ridges and hips and flashings alike.
In a smaller place like Blackwater, some roofs face open ground, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. A leak that only appears in certain weather often points to an exposed detail. Let us know when it happens when you get in touch. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Blackwater (GU17)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Wind, rain and roofs in Blackwater
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council. 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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Barnabas Church, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. For landlords with property near Blackwater station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Blackwater is about 1 mile south of Sandhurst, in Hampshire. Surveys in Blackwater work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
All of GU17 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on London Road, Bell Lane and Ash Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Blackwater include Frogmore (1 mile west), Hawley (1 mile south-east), College Town (1 mile north-east), Sandhurst (1 mile north) and York Town (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (14 miles west), Farnborough (3 miles south), Fleet (5 miles south-west), Aldershot (6 miles south), Alton (15 miles south-west) and Tadley (15 miles west).
What’s near Blackwater
Around Blackwater, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Mr Bumble pub, Frogmore Community College and Royal Military Academy Library. Blackwater’s nearest station is Blackwater station, about 0.6 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Frimley Park Hospital (2.4 miles south-east) and Staff College Museum (1.9 miles east). Open spaces near Blackwater include Horseshoe Lake and Ball Hill.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Blackwater
Do you carry out roof surveys in Blackwater?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Blackwater is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We check everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Blackwater?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Checking the roof from ground level
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
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. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Blackwater, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Before we arrive
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Other services in Blackwater
Tips that help
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from ground level if it is safe. Those photos show the damage as it was. In an older home around Blackwater, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book with us
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out