Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Fox, Hampshire
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Fox. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Fox
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. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. Typical surveys look at damage from fallen branches or debris and damaged gutters and fascias, on ridges and hips, flat roofs and flashings.
Somewhere as small as Fox, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We look at everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Fox (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports around Fox
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. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. If you let a flat or house near Grateley station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Fox is about 5 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Fox, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton.
We work across the SP11 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. We also cover Amport (1 mile north-east), Monxton (1 mile north-east), Abbotts Ann (2 miles east), Kentsboro (2 miles south) and Little Ann (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles south-east), Andover (5 miles east), Romsey (14 miles south), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles north-west) and Weeke (14 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Fox
Fox’s nearest station is Grateley station, about 2.1 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.2 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
Why it is worth a survey now in Fox
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from the ground if it’s safe. Those photos show the damage as it was. Around Fox, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Why book with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Somewhere like Fox needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Fox
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. We check whether the damage is recent or older.
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.
Questions from Fox
Do you cover Fox?
Yes, Fox is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Do you cover smaller places like Fox?
Yes. Fox is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. If it is safe, photograph the damage before it’s covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
How long does the survey take?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. You will then get the report by email.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Fox?
A storm often finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
Look out for signs like these:
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
If you look after a building like Amport Church of England Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
What to check before booking
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA