Hampshire · London and the South East
Elvetham Heath Storm Damage Roof Report
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Elvetham Heath and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- New damp or leaks inside
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
What we do, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a smaller place like Elvetham Heath, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- 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.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Related advice
Storm damage roof report in Elvetham Heath: what you get
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. We are often asked to look into damaged gutters and fascias and damaged pots on the stack, on flat roofs, gutters and fascias and ridges and hips.
Houses in smaller places like Elvetham Heath can stand more in the open, so wind and driving rain find any weakness in ridges, verges and flashings. A leak that only appears in certain weather often points to an exposed detail. Tell us when it happens when you contact us. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Elvetham Heath (GU51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Elvetham Heath questions
Is Elvetham Heath within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Elvetham Heath is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
That’s not something we can promise. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Elvetham Heath roofs and the weather
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. 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. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Anyone responsible for a site like Elvetham Heath Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church on the Heath, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Elvetham Heath is about 1 mile north-west of Fleet, in Hampshire. We cover Elvetham Heath and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in GU51 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Kingsley Square, West Tisbury Close and Whitchurch Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Elvetham Heath include Elvetham (1 mile west), Fleet (1 mile south-east), Crookham Village (2 miles south), Winchfield Hurst (2 miles south-west) and Dogmersfield (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (11 miles west), Farnborough (4 miles east), Aldershot (5 miles south-east), Alton (11 miles south-west), Yateley (3 miles north) and Tadley (13 miles west).
Near you in Elvetham Heath
Typical jobs here are in homes near De Havilland Arms, Calthorpe Park School and Stockton House School, among other places. The closest station to Elvetham Heath is Fleet station, roughly 0.9 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Fleet Community Hospital (under half a mile south) and West Green House Agricultural Museum (3.5 miles west). The countryside around Elvetham Heath includes Aunt's Pool and Fleet Pond Nature Reserve.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Common roof problems in Elvetham Heath
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. Your insurer still makes the decision.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Water coming in after the storm
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
If you live near a park such as The Views Meadow, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
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What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. We photograph any we find.
Ridge and hip tiles
The ridge and hips are among the most exposed parts of a roof. We record any that have lifted, cracked or come away.
Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
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.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Height and safe access
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.