Hampshire · London and the South East
Greatham Storm Damage Roof Report
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Greatham, with photos and a clear written report.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Different roofs, different checks
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. We photograph and describe the damage.
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. Each area is photographed and described.
How a storm damage roof report works in Greatham
After a storm, it helps to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We’re not loss adjusters and cannot tell you if your claim will succeed. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. We survey ridges and hips, slate and tile slopes and flashings, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gutters pulled loose in the wind and ridge tiles that have come loose.
For a small place like Greatham, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Greatham (GU33)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Landlords and agents in Greatham book surveys as well as homeowners. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Leaks and storm damage in Greatham
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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St John the Baptist, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Take a building like Greatham Primary School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. For landlords with property near Liss station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Greatham is about 5 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Greatham, the roof can be surveyed. Our Hampshire coverage includes Greatham. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Storm damage roof reports in GU33 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Longmoor Road, Wolfmere Lane and Todmore. We also cover the places around Greatham: Longmoor (1 mile east), Woolmer (1 mile north), Liss Forest (1 mile south), Blackmoor (1 mile north) and The Mint (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Havant (15 miles south), Fleet (14 miles north), Horndean (13 miles south-west), Aldershot (13 miles north-east), Alton (7 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (15 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Greatham
Greatham’s nearest station is Liss station, about 2 miles south of the centre. A little further out are The Romany Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Chase Community Hospital (2.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Greatham includes Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Selborne Hill.
FAQs for Greatham
Is Greatham in the area you cover?
Yes, Greatham is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
Do you cover smaller places like Greatham?
Yes, Greatham is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
What if the roof was already worn?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. We note both storm damage and older defects, so it is clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The written report follows by email.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. The survey normally 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 Greatham can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Useful tips for Greatham property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
What affects the price in Greatham
To price your survey, we check:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to tell us when you contact us
We’ll usually ask about:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.