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Storm damage roof report in Drayton, Hampshire
Wondering about the roof at a property in Drayton? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Drayton and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Tips that help
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. It is your record to use.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
About our storm damage roof report in Drayton
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It isn’t a repair quote and does not include repair costs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. If you’ve noticed damage from fallen branches or debris and damaged ridges and hips, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flashings, ridges and hips and flat roofs alike.
Many homes in small places like Drayton face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Drayton (GU32)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also in Drayton
Common roof problems in Drayton
Gusts work at anything on a roof that is loose or exposed. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. People usually call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
For landlords with property near Petersfield station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Drayton often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
How to book
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Old flashings that were already loose can give way in a storm. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. We record both the storm damage and the older wear.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How big the roof is
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- What made you get in touch
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Drayton: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Drayton?
Yes. Drayton is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Drayton?
Yes, Drayton is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground, and we’ll record the rest.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Storm damage roof reports around Drayton
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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as East Meon Church of England Controlled Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Drayton is about 5 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Roofs in Drayton get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Surveys in GU32 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover West Meon (2 miles west), Privett (3 miles north), Filmore Hill (3 miles north), Bailey Green (3 miles north) and West Tisted (4 miles north). Further out, we also cover Winchester (12 miles west), Gosport (14 miles south), Havant (10 miles south), Eastleigh (13 miles west), Fareham (12 miles south-west) and Horndean (7 miles south).
What’s near Drayton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The George Inn. For rail, the closest station is Petersfield station, roughly 4.7 miles east. A little further out are Clanfield Earthwork (4.8 miles south-east) and Petersfield Community Hospital (4.7 miles east). Open spaces near Drayton include Henwood Down and Shutts Copse.