Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Chute Forest
Storm damage roof reports around Chute Forest, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- New damp or leaks inside
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Storm damage roof report in Chute Forest
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 is safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. If part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. If you’re worried about slates and tiles blown off the roof and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Roofs in small places like Chute Forest frequently stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Chute Forest (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Chute Forest
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Roof area
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
- Anything about access we should know
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Common questions in Chute Forest
Do you cover Chute Forest?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Will you come out to Chute Forest?
Yes, Chute Forest is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
Each policy has its own definition. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but your policy sets the actual test.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Stay off the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
How long does the survey take?
It normally takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. We will confirm the timing as you book.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Chute Forest
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we often see cracked and slipped slates. Each area is photographed and described.
Chimney stacks
Older stacks with worn pointing or cracked flaunching are more likely to suffer. We record both the storm damage and the older wear.
Also near Chute Forest
Also in Chute Forest
How the survey works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Older roofs in small places like Chute Forest can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Chute Forest roofs and the weather
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Mary's Church, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. Landlords with a home close to Andover station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Chute Forest is about 5 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We cover Chute Forest and the rest of Hampshire. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Southampton is in our area too.
We survey roofs across SP11 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. If you are just outside Chute Forest, we cover Tangley (1 mile north-east), Clanville (1 mile south-east), Upper Chute (2 miles north-west), Redenham (2 miles south) and Appleshaw (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Andover (5 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles west), Ludgershall (3 miles west), Whitchurch (10 miles east), East Anton (5 miles south-east) and Overton (13 miles east).
Around Chute Forest
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hatchet Inn. For rail, the closest station is Andover station, roughly 4.6 miles south-east. A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.3 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (2.9 miles west). The countryside around Chute Forest includes Anton Lakes.
Honest limits
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Areas we can’t see safely
- A price for the repairs
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Chute Forest
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks