Hampshire · London and the South East
Greywell Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports across Greywell, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Water coming in after the storm
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Storm damage roof report in Greywell: what you get
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. Common reasons to book are water coming in after the storm and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls, across flashings, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes.
Somewhere as small as Greywell, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Greywell (RG29)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports in Greywell: local notes
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Landlords with a home close to Hook station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Greywell is about 6 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Greywell, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Greywell is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. We also survey roofs in Reading.
All of RG29 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as The Street, Hook Road and Dorchester Way. We also cover the places around Greywell: Warnborough Green (1 mile north-east), North Warnborough (1 mile east), Up Nately (1 mile north-west), Nately Scures (1 mile north-west) and Hook Common (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (6 miles west), Farnborough (9 miles east), Fleet (6 miles east), Aldershot (9 miles east), Alton (8 miles south) and Yateley (8 miles north-east).
What’s near Greywell
Around Greywell, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Fox And Goose Public House. For rail, the closest station is Hook station, about 1.4 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include West Green House Agricultural Museum (3.4 miles north-east) and Odiham Castle (within half a mile north-east). For a walk, there’s Tundry Hill and The Mill Field.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Greywell
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.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damaged flat roof membrane
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Robert May's School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Before booking anyone
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What the survey won’t cover
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Old flashings that were already loose can give way in a storm. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. Each area is photographed and described.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Older roofs in small places like Greywell can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know 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.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Greywell: your questions answered
Is Greywell in the area you cover?
Yes, Greywell is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Greywell as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Greywell listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
We cannot say whether a claim will be paid. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Greywell?
Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Greywell
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Towns and villages near Greywell
What else we do in Greywell
Why act early in Greywell
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Acting quickly typically means less damage overall. Around Greywell, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Package prices that include VAT
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Areas we can’t see safely
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Greywell
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips