Hampshire · London and the South East
Deadwater Storm Damage Roof Report
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Deadwater. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Photograph the damage safely from below
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each area of damage. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Deadwater
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We aren’t loss adjusters, and we can’t say whether a claim will be paid. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. If you’ve noticed broken or displaced guttering and stains appearing after strong winds, we can find out what’s behind it.
Around Deadwater, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp on a chimney breast is not always rain from above, which is why it is worth tracing properly. It’s worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Deadwater (GU35)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Deadwater
Also in Deadwater
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We record what we can see of the fixings.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
When to book a survey in Deadwater
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Broken or displaced guttering
- New damp or leaks inside
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Mark's Sacred Church, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What follow-up you get after the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Being in a smaller place like Deadwater doesn’t change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there’s access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- 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
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Wind, rain and roofs in Deadwater
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Mill Chase Academy, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you own a rental within reach of Liphook station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Deadwater is about 1 mile east of Bordon, in Hampshire. We visit Deadwater as part of our work across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Guildford.
We cover every part of GU35 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Alma Road, Varna Road and Rowan Road or anywhere close by, we can help. If you are just outside Deadwater, we cover Lindford (1 mile north-east), Bordon (1 mile west), Hollywater (1 mile south), Standford (1 mile south-east) and Pinewood Village (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (10 miles north-east), Alton (6 miles north-west) and Petersfield (8 miles south-west).
What’s near Deadwater
We work in homes and buildings around Weyford Nursery and Primary School. Deadwater’s nearest station is Liphook station, about 3.6 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Chase Community Hospital (0.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Deadwater include Deadwater Valley and Selborne Hill.
When you need someone else
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- A decision on your insurance claim
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
Deadwater questions
Is Deadwater in the area you cover?
Yes, Deadwater is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
Is Deadwater within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it is not resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
What does a storm damage report cost?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.