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Storm Damage Roof Report in Chawton
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Storm damage roof reports in Chawton, with photos and a clear written report.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
Storm damage roof report in Chawton: what you get
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. If you’re worried about ridge tiles that have come loose and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls, we can find out what’s behind it.
For a small place like Chawton, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned in advance. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Location
- Chawton (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from ground level. That keeps a record of how it looked. In a place like Chawton, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
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 us?
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Package prices that include VAT
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Places near Chawton
Other services in Chawton
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- A price for the repairs
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
Storm damage roof reports in Chawton: local notes
About 2.8 miles west lies Bentworth Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Chawton has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Chawton Church of England Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Nicholas, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Chawton is about 1 mile south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Chawton gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. Chawton is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
All of GU34 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Winchester Road and Wolf's Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Alton (1 mile north-east), Upper Farringdon (2 miles south), Lower Farringdon (2 miles south), Farringdon (2 miles south) and Hartley Mauditt (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (13 miles north-east) and Petersfield (9 miles south).
Local landmarks in Chawton
We work in homes and buildings around The Greyfriar pub and Amery Hill School. The closest station to Chawton is Alton station, about 1.6 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Allen Gallery (1.3 miles north-east) and Alton Community Hospital (less than half a mile north). The countryside around Chawton includes King's Hill.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Lifted flashings let rain run behind them into the roof. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
Clay and concrete tiles
Broken or missing tiles leave the underlay exposed to rain. We photograph each gap.
Common questions in Chawton
Do you carry out roof surveys in Chawton?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
How do I find out if my home in Chawton is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. Our report then records the roof.
How long does the survey take?
It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The written report follows by email.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Complain to your insurer first. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we can’t predict the outcome.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is not typically covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Chawton often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Let us know about parking before the day
Getting a price
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Common roof problems in Chawton
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Loose or torn flashings
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
If you let a flat or house near Alton station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What happens after the report arrives
- What insurance they carry