Hampshire · London and the South East
Cottonworth Storm Damage Roof Report
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Cottonworth, with photos and a clear written report.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Storm damage roof report in Cottonworth
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. If you are worried about new damp or leaks inside and gutters pulled loose in the wind, we can find out what’s behind it.
Being in a small place like Cottonworth makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Cottonworth (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. Our report notes recent damage and older defects.
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. We photograph and describe the damage.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Cottonworth
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. Our report can then add a clear record. In a place like Cottonworth, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Cottonworth
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- PI and public liability insurance
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Also near Cottonworth
What else we do in Cottonworth
Cottonworth: your questions answered
Is Cottonworth in the area you cover?
Yes, Cottonworth is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
Is my home in Cottonworth listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We are not loss adjusters and do not act for you with the insurer. We give you an independent report of the damage, which you can pass to your insurer.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, but we can’t say how it will turn out.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
Storm damage roof reports in Cottonworth: local notes
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. 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.
Homes near green spaces such as Longstock Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary the Less, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Cottonworth is about 4 miles south of Andover, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Cottonworth as part of our work across London and South East England. Cottonworth is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Every address in SP11 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. We also cover the places around Cottonworth: Fullerton (1 mile south-west), Chilbolton (1 mile east), Wherwell (1 mile north-east), Wherwell Wood (1 mile north) and Leckford (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Winchester (9 miles south-east), Eastleigh (14 miles south), Andover (4 miles north), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south), Romsey (11 miles south) and Hyde (9 miles south-east).
Around Cottonworth
In Cottonworth, that means homes and buildings near Longstock Park and Abbots Mitre pub, among other places. Cottonworth’s nearest station is Andover station, roughly 4.1 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.4 miles north) and Andover Museum (3.8 miles north). Open spaces near Cottonworth include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Cottonworth
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- New damp or leaks inside
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged pots on the stack
If you let a flat or house near Andover station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What experience they bring
- Will the report include photos?
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect about 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Around Cottonworth, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Cottonworth, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Cottonworth
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Useful tips for Cottonworth property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
If you’re unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Don’t go up a ladder to look.