Hampshire · London and the South East
Elvetham Storm Damage Roof Report
We carry out storm damage roof reports in Elvetham and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Loose or torn flashings
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
How a storm damage roof report works in Elvetham
Our storm damage report starts from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It does not price the repairs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for that. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. Typical surveys look at lead lifted at abutments and damaged gutters and fascias, across slate and tile slopes, flashings and chimney stacks.
Roofs in small places like Elvetham often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Elvetham (RG27)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in.
Leaks and storm damage in Elvetham
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. 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. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary at Elvetham Hall, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Shop and office owners around Hart Shopping Centre may find that water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
Elvetham is about 2 miles north-west of Fleet, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Elvetham, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: RG27. You’ll find streets like Home Farm Road and Fleet Road. Other places close to Elvetham include Elvetham Heath (1 mile east), Winchfield Hurst (1 mile south-west), Crookham Village (2 miles south), Dogmersfield (2 miles south) and Fleet (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (10 miles west), Farnborough (4 miles east), Aldershot (6 miles south-east), Alton (11 miles south-west), Yateley (3 miles north-east) and Tadley (12 miles west).
Local landmarks in Elvetham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Sunday School, De Havilland Arms and The Views Meadow and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Fleet station, about 1.8 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Fleet Community Hospital (1.2 miles south-east) and Odiham Castle (4.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Aunt's Pool and Hitches Hill.
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Do not go up a ladder to look.
What happens on the day
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey typically takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Elvetham can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets in another room
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. We record any damage and where it is.
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. Each one is recorded with photos.
FAQs for Elvetham
Will you come out to Elvetham?
Yes, Elvetham is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Is my home in Elvetham listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as 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 is disturbed.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s 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.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Elvetham?
Simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when you book.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We are not loss adjusters and do not act for you with the insurer. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Elvetham
Landlords and building managers frequently need a written record after a storm. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
Problems we come across often include:
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Broken or displaced guttering
If you let a flat or house near Fleet station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What experience they bring
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How soon the report will arrive
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Elvetham
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.