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Storm damage roof report in Finkley, Hampshire
Storm damage roof reports across Finkley, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Loose or torn flashings
- Roofs hit by falling trees
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Which survey package you book
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What we need to know
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The kind of building and roof involved
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Storm damage roof report in Finkley
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Check your own policy wording. We do not decide whether a storm met that test. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. The report includes photos of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Typical surveys look at ridge tiles that have come loose and slipped or missing slates or tiles, on gutters and fascias, slate and tile slopes and flashings.
In a village or hamlet like Finkley, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Finkley (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- How your policy defines a storm
- The outcome of a claim
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. Most surveys take an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a hamlet or village like Finkley, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Finkley
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of each area of damage. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
Storm damage roof reports around Finkley
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. 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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Take a building like Smannell and Enham Church of England (Aided) Primary School: a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. The streets around a church like Christ Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. For landlords with property near Andover station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Finkley is about 2 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Finkley gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
All of SP11 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Smannell (1 mile north-west), Finkley Down (1 mile south), Picket Piece (1 mile south-east), East Anton (1 mile south-west) and Little London (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (13 miles south-east), Hyde (13 miles south-east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Weeke (12 miles south-east) and Kempshott (13 miles east).
Near you in Finkley
In Finkley, that means homes and buildings near The Oak pub and Winton Community Academy. The closest station to Finkley is Andover station, roughly 2.4 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Finkley Down Farm Museum (0.8 miles south) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Finkley include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
Questions from Finkley
Do you cover Finkley?
Yes, Finkley is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Finkley?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you use drones?
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 Finkley?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs are not part of the report.