Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Bramdean, Hampshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Bramdean, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- New damp or leaks inside
Storm damage roof report in Bramdean: 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. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We’re often asked to look into loose or torn flashings and roofs hit by falling trees, on flat roofs, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes.
Somewhere as small as Bramdean, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We look at what can be seen safely and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Bramdean (SO24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- A price for the repairs
- A decision on your insurance claim
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Bramdean
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
How we price storm damage roof reports
To price your survey, we check:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How big the roof is
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Bramdean, call 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Bramdean
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. We cannot say whether the decision will change.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Broken or displaced guttering
- New damp or leaks inside
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Simon and St Jude, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Before booking anyone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their track record with similar roofs
Leaks and storm damage in Bramdean
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. Historic houses like Hinton Ampner House, about 1.3 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Bramdean goes. 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.
Bramdean is about 8 miles east of Winchester, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Bramdean across London and South East England. Bramdean is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for storm damage roof reports. Southampton is in our area too.
We cover every part of SO24 for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Wood Lane, Woodlane Close and The Spinney and the roads around them. Other places close to Bramdean include Hinton Ampner (1 mile west), Cheriton (2 miles west), Bishop's Sutton (2 miles north), Beauworth (3 miles south-west) and Warnford (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (15 miles north), Winchester (8 miles west), Havant (14 miles south-east), Eastleigh (11 miles south-west), Fareham (14 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles south-east).
Near you in Bramdean
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Fox Inn. Green spaces nearby include Shutts Copse and Beacon Hill.
Nearby places to Bramdean
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What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older rural homes like those around Bramdean can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there is access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
How to prepare
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Questions from Bramdean
Will you come out to Bramdean?
Yes. Bramdean is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you cover Bramdean?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Bramdean is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it’s clear what we found. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
Each policy has its own definition. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but check your own wording.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. It is your record to use.
Check the roof from the ground after strong winds. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Never climb onto the roof yourself.