Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Hartley Mauditt, Hampshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Hartley Mauditt, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. Our report notes recent damage and older defects.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Hartley Mauditt
After a storm, safety comes first. Photograph the damage from ground level or a window, and never climb up. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. We survey flashings, chimney stacks and flat roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are lead lifted at abutments and stains appearing after strong winds.
In a village or hamlet like Hartley Mauditt, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, especially 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.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Hartley Mauditt (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Hartley Mauditt: your questions answered
Will you come out to Hartley Mauditt?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Hartley Mauditt is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might 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 need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
When you need someone else
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
Leave it or get it looked at?
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is typically better. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Package prices that include VAT
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
How it works
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit typically takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Somewhere as small as Hartley Mauditt, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, tell us about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Leaks and storm damage in Hartley Mauditt
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your 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, so the council is the place to ask.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Leonard's Church, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. For landlords with property near Alton station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Hartley Mauditt is about 3 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Hartley Mauditt and nearby. Hartley Mauditt is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Here we cover the GU34 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include East Worldham (1 mile north), Oakhanger (2 miles east), Upper Farringdon (2 miles west), Farringdon (2 miles west) and Chawton (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Farnborough (14 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Horndean (15 miles south), Aldershot (12 miles north-east) and Alton (3 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Hartley Mauditt
The nearest railway station is Alton station, roughly 2.5 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Alton Community Hospital (2.5 miles north-west) and The Romany Museum (1.6 miles south). For a walk, there is Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The size of the roof
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What to tell us when you get in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.