Hampshire · London and the South East
Dummer Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports across Dummer, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Dummer
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and do not climb onto the roof. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. Common reasons to book are gaps where slates or tiles have gone and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks, across slate and tile slopes, gutters and fascias and chimney stacks.
Being in a small place like Dummer makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Dummer (RG25)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also in Dummer
Storm damage roof reports around Dummer
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. 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. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. If you let a flat or house near Micheldever station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Dummer is about 4 miles south-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. If you’re in Dummer, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Dummer is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. There is also a page for Reading.
We cover every part of RG25 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Down Street, Post Office Lane and Porters Close and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Dummer: North Waltham (2 miles west), Farleigh Wallop (2 miles east), Kempshott (2 miles north), Hatch Warren (2 miles north-east) and Oakley (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (4 miles north-east), Winchester (13 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles east), Andover (14 miles west), Alton (9 miles south-east) and Tadley (10 miles north).
What’s near Dummer
We work in homes and buildings around The Queen Inn, among other places. Dummer’s nearest station is Micheldever station, roughly 4.8 miles south-west. A little further out are Park Prewett Hospital (5 miles north). Open spaces near Dummer include Farleigh Hill.
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Around Dummer, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Let us know about parking before the day
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to tell us when you contact us
We’ll normally ask about:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
FAQs for Dummer
Will you come out to Dummer?
Yes, Dummer is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Dummer?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Dummer is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our reports start from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report does not include repair costs.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Useful tips for Dummer property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
If you’re unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. If that doesn’t resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
Why act early in Dummer
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’re not relying only on your own photos. Older and listed buildings around Dummer may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
What we can’t see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- A price for the repairs
- How your policy defines a storm
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs