Hampshire · London and the South East
Firgo Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Firgo. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Firgo
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. We’re often asked to look into slipped or missing slates or tiles and flat roof edges peeled back, on gutters and fascias, flashings and flat roofs.
Many homes in small places like Firgo face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Firgo (RG28)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Firgo?
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Loose or torn flashings
For landlords with property near Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- When you’ll get the report
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Useful tips for Firgo property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. It’s your record to use.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.
Also near Firgo
What else we do in Firgo
What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a village or hamlet like Firgo, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
What affects the price in Firgo
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Which survey package you book
- Height and safe access
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
For a price for your roof in Firgo, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
We’ll normally ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Wind, rain and roofs in Firgo
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Testbourne Community School will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Firgo is about 6 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Firgo for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Hampshire, we cover Firgo and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
All of RG28 is covered for storm damage roof reports. If you’re just outside Firgo, we cover Hurstbourne Priors (2 miles north-west), Whitchurch (2 miles north), Wells-in-the-Field (2 miles north-east), Freefolk (3 miles north-east) and Cole Henley (4 miles north). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (11 miles north-east), Winchester (10 miles south), Andover (6 miles west), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south), Tadley (13 miles north-east) and Hyde (9 miles south).
Near you in Firgo
Firgo’s nearest station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 2.4 miles north.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
FAQs for Firgo
How do I find out if my home in Firgo is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Firgo in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Firgo is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is not typically covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
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.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.