Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Compton, Hampshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Compton, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
About our storm damage roof report in Compton
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. It’s yours to pass to your insurer. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We are not loss adjusters, and we can’t tell you whether a claim will succeed. If you are worried about stains appearing after strong winds and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind, we can find out what’s behind it.
Being in a small place like Compton makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Compton (SO21)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports in Compton: local notes
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Anyone responsible for a site like Compton All Saints Church of England Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Compton is about 3 miles south of Winchester, in Hampshire. Surveys in Compton work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Across Hampshire, we cover Compton. There’s also a page for Southampton.
All of SO21 is covered for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Field Way, Clease Way and Cliff Way and the roads around them. If you are just outside Compton, we cover South Down (1 mile south), Shawford (1 mile east), Otterbourne (1 mile south), Twyford (1 mile east) and Oliver's Battery (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (3 miles north), Eastleigh (4 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north-west), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles south-west).
What’s near Compton
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bridge Inn, Thornden School and St. Cross Park and the streets around them. Compton’s nearest station is Shawford station, roughly 0.5 miles east. Nearby you will also find Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (2.4 miles north) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (2.8 miles north). For a walk, there is Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
DIY checks: what’s safe
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Worn mortar under ridge tiles can let them lift in a storm. Our report says whether it looks freshly damaged or worn over time.
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. We photograph any we find.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Compton?
Branches and trees frequently come down on roofs during storms. We record the damage and where it is, backed up with photos.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Living close to St. Cross Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Before booking anyone
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Their report turnaround times
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes between one and two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a hamlet or village like Compton, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We look at 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
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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FAQs for Compton
Is my home in Compton listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Compton within the area you cover?
Yes, Compton is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and don’t act for you with the insurer. We provide an independent record of the roof for you to send to your insurer.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It does not include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for those.
Why act early in Compton
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, so you are not relying only on your own photos. In a place like Compton, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Compton
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
What we cannot see
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Areas we can’t see safely
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Compton
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks