Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Finkley Down
Storm damage roof reports around Finkley Down, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Water coming in after the storm
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Finkley Down
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. 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.
If you look after a building like Vigo Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you let a flat or house near Andover station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Finkley Down is about 2 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Finkley Down gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. Finkley Down is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for storm damage roof reports. You can also see our page for Southampton.
We survey roofs across SP11 and SP10 for storm damage roof reports. You’ll find streets such as Adams Road, Munday Road and Strapp Road, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Finkley Down, we cover Picket Piece (1 mile east), Andover Down (1 mile south-east), Finkley (1 mile north), East Anton (1 mile north-west) and Picket Twenty (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south-east), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (10 miles west), Weeke (11 miles south-east) and Kempshott (13 miles east).
Around Finkley Down
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Winton Community Academy and Winton Community Academy and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Andover station, roughly 2.1 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Finkley Down Farm Museum (within half a mile west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.1 miles west). Open spaces near Finkley Down include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
About our storm damage roof report in Finkley Down
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from ground level, from windows and higher points, from the roof space and from the roof where it is safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. We note any part we couldn’t see. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. If you’re worried about damaged flat roof membrane and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Being in a small place like Finkley Down makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Finkley Down (SP11, SP10)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Finkley Down
What else we do in Finkley Down
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Finkley Down
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Roof area
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Getting in touch
We will normally ask about:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos. On timing, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Rural addresses near Finkley Down can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is 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.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. Our report notes recent damage and older defects.
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, frequently where nails have rusted. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
Honest limits
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Areas we can’t see safely
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Finkley Down
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
Common questions in Finkley Down
Do you carry out roof surveys in Finkley Down?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Finkley Down?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll suggest the right survey. We survey on any day of the week.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Will you check the loft?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Is this an asbestos survey?
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, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Finkley Down
Landlords and agents in Finkley Down book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.