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Storm damage roof report in Farnborough, Hampshire
A careful look at the roof at your property in Farnborough, with photos and a written report.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
How a storm damage roof report works in Farnborough
High winds typically affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. Common reasons to book are flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and gutters pulled loose in the wind, on chimney stacks, flashings and slate and tile slopes.
Many homes around Farnborough have been extended, frequently with flat roofs or dormers, and where an extension meets the house is a common leak point. The flashings and upstands at those joints get a careful look. Water can run along the top of a wall or a joist before it shows, so the stain isn’t always the place to look.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Farnborough (GU14, GU11, GU17)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- The outcome of a claim
- A price for the repairs
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
Useful tips for Farnborough property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
You will need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
Why get it checked now?
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. Once water reaches the loft insulation in a home in Farnborough, it loses much of its value and is slow to dry. That’s an extra cost on top of the roof work itself.
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 choose Independent Roof Survey in Farnborough
- An independent look at the roof
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How big the roof is
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we do, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In Farnborough, many roofs join a neighbour’s, so we check what can be seen of the shared parts from your side. It’s useful to know about previous repairs, leaks or recent work, so time on site goes where it is needed.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Farnborough roofs and the weather
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. 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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Anyone responsible for a site like Tower Hill Primary School will know that a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Hart Shopping Centre, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
Farnborough is about 31 miles south-west of City of Westminster, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Farnborough is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Farnborough is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for storm damage roof reports. There’s also a page for Guildford.
Storm damage roof reports in GU14, GU11 and GU17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Wallis Square, Church Road West and Longleat Square or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Farnborough is on the A325 and A327, which makes it simple to reach. We also cover Cove (1 mile west), North Camp (1 mile south-east), Southwood (1 mile west), Mytchett (2 miles east) and Ash Vale (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles west), Fleet (3 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles south-west), Yateley (4 miles north-west), Bordon (13 miles south) and Hook (8 miles west). Being one of Hampshire’s larger places, Farnborough has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
What’s near Farnborough
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Tilly Shilling pub, Henry Tyndale School and Snaky Lane Community Wildlife Area. Nearby too are National Aerospace Library (0.8 miles south-east) and Cove School (0.6 miles north-west). For rail, the closest station is Farnborough Main station, roughly 0.5 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Frimley Park Hospital (2 miles north-east) and Hart Shopping Centre (3.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Aunt's Pool and Ball Hill.
When to book a survey in Farnborough
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Loose or torn flashings
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Homes near green spaces like Snaky Lane Community Wildlife Area can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether you get a written report with photos
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FAQs for Farnborough
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Farnborough?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Farnborough in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Farnborough is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so you know what the roof shows. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
What does a storm damage report cost?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. The report does not include repair costs.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.