Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Chilbolton
A careful look at the roof at your property in Chilbolton, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Chilbolton
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. We note signs of each: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We give an honest view of what we see. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. If you are worried about ridge tiles that have come loose and stains appearing after strong winds, we can find out what’s behind it, on flashings, chimney stacks and slate and tile slopes alike.
In a village or hamlet like Chilbolton, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you are 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.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Chilbolton (SO20)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Chilbolton
How do I find out if my home in Chilbolton is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is 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.
Is Chilbolton within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It varies by policy. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but your policy sets the actual test.
How are storm damage reports priced?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report does not include repair costs.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
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. Don’t go up yourself.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Chilbolton
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- How your policy defines a storm
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
Storm damage roof reports around Chilbolton
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you let a flat or house near Andover station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Homes near green spaces such as Longstock Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. The streets around a church like Church of St Mary the Less are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Chilbolton is about 4 miles south-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Chilbolton, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Chilbolton is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Every address in SO20 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 Station Road, Test Rise and Drove Hill or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Chilbolton include Cottonworth (1 mile west), Wherwell (1 mile north), Fullerton (1 mile west), Leckford (2 miles south-west) and Wherwell Wood (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (8 miles south-east), Eastleigh (13 miles south), Andover (4 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south), Romsey (11 miles south) and Hyde (8 miles south-east).
Near you in Chilbolton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Longstock Park and Abbots Mitre pub. The nearest railway station is Andover station, about 4.7 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (5 miles north-west). The countryside around Chilbolton includes Mill Lake.
Why get it checked now?
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. An independent report can follow. Older cottages and farmhouses around Chilbolton can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Visits on any day of the week
See our cost guide or our case studies.
How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. As for time on site, it normally takes between one and two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Chilbolton, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- 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.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Chilbolton, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.