Hampshire · London and the South East
Great Shoddesden Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Great Shoddesden, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
How a storm damage roof report works in Great Shoddesden
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: 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. We survey chimney stacks, ridges and hips and flat roofs, and people most often book us about damaged flat roof membrane and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles.
Roofs in small places like Great Shoddesden 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 photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Great Shoddesden (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
Great Shoddesden: your questions answered
Is my home in Great Shoddesden listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Great Shoddesden?
Yes, Great Shoddesden is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It does not include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We’re not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage, which you can pass to your insurer.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s 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.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are often where flat roof coverings start to peel back. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. Each one is recorded with photos.
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Rural addresses near Great Shoddesden can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the roof space where it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
If you’re unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. If that doesn’t resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
Nearby places to Great Shoddesden
Other services in Great Shoddesden
Storm damage roof reports around Great Shoddesden
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. 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.
Take a building like Ludgershall Castle Primary School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If you own a rental within reach of Grateley station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Great Shoddesden is about 6 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. In Great Shoddesden, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Great Shoddesden is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for storm damage roof reports. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in SP11 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Perham Down (1 mile west), Ludgershall (1 mile north-west), Kimpton (1 mile south) and Tidworth (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Andover (6 miles east), Whitchurch (12 miles east), East Anton (6 miles east), Overton (15 miles east), Picket Piece (7 miles east) and Picket Twenty (7 miles east).
What’s near Great Shoddesden
We work in homes and buildings around The Wellington Academy. Great Shoddesden’s nearest station is Grateley station, about 4.9 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Ludgershall Castle (1.4 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.2 miles east). For a walk, there’s Quarley Hill.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Great Shoddesden
With an independent report, you have something specific to show your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, so you’re not relying only on your own photos. Outbuildings and barns around Great Shoddesden are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why us?
- 20+ years’ experience
- PI and public liability insurance
- Visits on any day of the week
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.