Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Foxcotte, Hampshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Foxcotte, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Loose or torn flashings
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
Storm damage roof report in Foxcotte: what you get
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there is access, and the roof itself where that is safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. If part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. You get a written report with photos to give to your insurer. If you’ve noticed damaged flat roof membrane and damaged gutters and fascias, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Roofs in small places like Foxcotte often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Foxcotte (SP10)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails frequently fail first. We check whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. Damage is photographed and described.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Older rural homes like those around Foxcotte can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- 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.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
Storm damage roof reports in Foxcotte: local notes
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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask.
Take a building like Harrow Way Community School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. For landlords with property near Andover station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Foxcotte is about 2 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. If you are in Foxcotte, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Hampshire, we cover Foxcotte and the places around it. Southampton is in our area too.
We work across SP10 for storm damage roof reports. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Charlton (1 mile south-east), Penton Mewsey (1 mile west), Penton Grafton (1 mile west), Penton Corner (1 mile south-west) and Hatherden (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (14 miles south-east), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (7 miles west), Weeke (13 miles south-east), Stanmore (14 miles south-east) and Ludgershall (5 miles west).
What’s near Foxcotte
In Foxcotte, that means homes and buildings near Portway Infant School and White Hart Public House. For rail, the closest station is Andover station, about 1.2 miles south-east. A little further out are Andover Museum (1.7 miles south-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (0.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Foxcotte include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
Useful tips for Foxcotte property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
What happens if roof problems are left?
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it’s better to know. We record storm damage and older defects, so there are no surprises later. For an older or listed building in a place like Foxcotte, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
What we can’t see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Areas we cannot see safely
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Foxcotte
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
Nearby places to Foxcotte
What else we do in Foxcotte
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Foxcotte?
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. What happens next is up to the insurer.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- New damp or leaks inside
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Take an older house close to St Thomas: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What exactly goes into their report
Foxcotte questions
Will you come out to Foxcotte?
Yes. Foxcotte is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you cover Foxcotte?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Raise it with your insurer first. If it isn’t resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from the ground first if it’s safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It depends on your policy. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.