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Storm damage roof report in Freefolk, Hampshire
A careful look at the roof at your property in Freefolk, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
About our storm damage roof report in Freefolk
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. It sets out what is damaged, with photographs, and what we think the likely cause is. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We are not loss adjusters, and we can’t tell you whether a claim will succeed. We survey slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are damaged ridges and hips and holes or cracks caused by debris.
Being in a small place like Freefolk makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned in advance. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Freefolk (RG28)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Freefolk frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
Advice
Common roof problems in Freefolk
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. People normally call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary the Virgin: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Are they insured for the work?
- What happens after the report arrives
Surveys for landlords and agents in Freefolk
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
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Freefolk questions
Is my home in Freefolk listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a 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.
Is Freefolk within the area you cover?
Yes, Freefolk is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We’re not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Why it is worth a survey now in Freefolk
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, alongside any photos you took yourself. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Freefolk, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
For a price for your roof in Freefolk, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Package prices that include VAT
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Useful tips for Freefolk property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
Wind, rain and roofs in Freefolk
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Testbourne Community School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you let a flat or house near Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Freefolk is about 8 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Surveys in Freefolk work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
We cover every part of the RG28 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on London Road and Priory Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Wells-in-the-Field (1 mile west), Whitchurch (1 mile west), Cole Henley (2 miles north-west), Firgo (3 miles south-west) and Hurstbourne Priors (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (9 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south), Andover (8 miles west), Tadley (11 miles north-east), Hook (15 miles east) and Hyde (12 miles south).
Local landmarks in Freefolk
The nearest railway station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 1.4 miles west of the centre.