Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Eastrop
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Eastrop, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
About our storm damage roof report in Eastrop
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. We survey slate and tile slopes, flat roofs and gutters and fascias, and people most often book us about gaps where slates or tiles have gone and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Eastrop can let water in, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it isn’t always obvious where it starts. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Eastrop (RG21, RG24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- A price for the repairs
- How your policy defines a storm
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
Why it is worth a survey now in Eastrop
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. We record storm damage and older defects, so there are no surprises later. On a bungalow or cottage around Eastrop, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Eastrop
- Photos and a written report every time
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Eastrop roofs and the weather
With The Vyne about 2.9 miles north, Eastrop sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Take a building like The Costello School: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you run a business near Festival Place, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
Eastrop is about 1 mile east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Eastrop, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Reading.
Here we cover the RG21 and RG24 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include New Road, Vyne Road and Goat Lane, all of which we cover. Eastrop is on the A3010, which makes it simple to reach. Close by, we survey roofs in Oakridge (1 mile north-west), Viables (1 mile south), Lychpit (1 mile east), Popley (1 mile north) and Old Basing (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Farnborough (14 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (14 miles east), Alton (9 miles south-east), Yateley (12 miles north-east) and Tadley (7 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Eastrop
We work in homes and buildings around Fairfields Primary School, Eastrop Park and The Angel pub. There is a railway station in Eastrop itself: Basingstoke station. A little further out are Festival Place (under half a mile west) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (1.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Eastrop includes Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
Questions from Eastrop
Do you cover smaller places like Eastrop?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is my home in Eastrop 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.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
How long is the visit?
It usually takes about one to two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The written report follows by email.
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, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. The report notes any damage to the stack.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Being in a smaller place like Eastrop does not change how the visit works: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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What we’re asked to look at in Eastrop
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. We record the damage and where it is, backed up with photos.
We are often asked to look at:
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
If you let a flat or house near Basingstoke station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their track record with similar roofs
- When you will get the report
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?