Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Hambledon, Hampshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Hambledon, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- New damp or leaks inside
How the survey works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes about one to two hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older rural homes like those around Hambledon can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- 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 the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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Storm damage roof report in Hambledon: what you get
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. It is yours to pass to your insurer. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We are not loss adjusters and can’t say whether a claim will be paid. If you’re worried about damaged ridges and hips and damaged pots on the stack, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ridges and hips, gutters and fascias and flat roofs alike.
Many homes in small places like Hambledon face open ground, 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.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Hambledon (PO7)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Hambledon
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s 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. 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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Hambledon is about 4 miles north-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Hambledon, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Hampshire coverage includes Hambledon and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Surveys in PO7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on High Street, West Street and The Maltings and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Anthill Common (1 mile south), Denmead (2 miles south-east), Anmore (3 miles south-east), Lovedean (3 miles south-east) and Wecock Farm (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (9 miles south), Havant (6 miles south-east), Eastleigh (12 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south-west) and Horndean (4 miles south-east).
Around Hambledon
In Hambledon, that means homes and buildings near The Vine pub and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Queen Alexandra Hospital (5.5 miles south) and Clanfield Earthwork (4.7 miles east). For a walk, there’s Wether Down and St Clair's Meadow.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Hambledon
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, often where nails have rusted. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
Chimney stacks
Wind can pull the flashings away from a chimney. Loose flashings are recorded.
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- How your policy defines a storm
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Hambledon
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
When to book a survey in Hambledon
Gusts work at anything on a roof that’s loose or exposed. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. People typically call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Loose or torn flashings
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Take a building like Hambledon Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Questions to ask before booking
- What experience they bring
- Will the report include photos?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Common questions in Hambledon
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hambledon?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like Hambledon?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take between one and two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. The report follows by email.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It depends on your policy. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Your policy document will say.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We’re not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from ground level first if it’s safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The size of the roof
- House, block, shop or office
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to tell us when you get in touch
We will typically ask about:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.