Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Broad Oak, Hampshire
Wondering about the roof at a property in Broad Oak? You can book a storm damage roof report in Broad Oak and across Hampshire.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- New damp or leaks inside
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
About our storm damage roof report in Broad Oak
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there’s access, and the roof itself where that’s safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. If part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. We survey chimney stacks, gutters and fascias and flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are damaged ridges and hips and slates and tiles blown off the roof.
Many homes in small places like Broad Oak face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Broad Oak (RG29)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a small place like Broad Oak, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the loft space where it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Lifted flashings let rain run behind them into the roof. The report records the flashing and any damp inside.
Slate roofs
Slates often outlast the nails that hold them. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
Broad Oak roofs and the weather
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If you look after a building such as Mayhill Junior School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. Landlords with a home close to Winchfield station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Hart Shopping Centre, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
Broad Oak is about 4 miles west of Fleet, in Hampshire. We provide storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Broad Oak and nearby. Our Hampshire coverage includes Broad Oak and the places around it. Reading is in our area too.
Surveys in RG29 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Broad Oak: Odiham (1 mile south-west), North Warnborough (1 mile west), Warnborough Green (2 miles west), Winchfield (2 miles north-east) and Greywell (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (8 miles west), Farnborough (7 miles east), Fleet (4 miles east), Aldershot (7 miles east), Alton (8 miles south) and Yateley (7 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Broad Oak
Around Broad Oak, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Waterwitch pub and Robert May's School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Winchfield station, about 1.8 miles north. A little further out are West Green House Agricultural Museum (2.9 miles north) and Hart Shopping Centre (3.8 miles east). Not far away are Fleet Pond Nature Reserve and Tundry Hill.
FAQs for Broad Oak
Is my home in Broad Oak listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Broad Oak?
Yes. Broad Oak is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
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.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We are not loss adjusters and don’t act for you with the insurer. We give you an independent report of the damage, which you can pass to your insurer.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
Only your insurer can decide that. We record the damage, with photographs and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Useful tips for Broad Oak property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- File receipts for anything you pay for
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Check the roof from ground level after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Do not go up a ladder to look.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
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.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.