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Storm damage roof report in Heckfield Heath, Hampshire
A careful look at the roof at your property in Heckfield Heath, with photographs and a written report.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
Leaks and storm damage in Heckfield Heath
Stratfield Saye House, about 1.6 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Heckfield Heath. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you own a rental within reach of Mortimer station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If you live near a park like Wellington Country Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Heckfield Heath is about 4 miles north of Hook, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Heckfield Heath, the roof can be surveyed. Our Hampshire coverage includes Heckfield Heath and the places around it. There’s also a page for Reading.
All of RG27 and RG7 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Church Lane and The Causeway or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Heckfield (1 mile south), Riseley (1 mile north), Bramshill (1 mile east), Hound Green (1 mile south) and Hazeley (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (8 miles south-west), Farnborough (9 miles south-east), Fleet (7 miles south-east), Aldershot (11 miles south-east), Alton (14 miles south) and Yateley (5 miles east).
Landmarks near Heckfield Heath
We work in homes and buildings around Wellington Country Park and New Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Heckfield Heath is Mortimer station, roughly 3.8 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Beaumys Castle (2.3 miles north-west) and West Green House Agricultural Museum (3.3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
Storm damage roof report in Heckfield Heath: what you get
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. It sets out what is damaged, with photographs, and what we think the likely cause is. It’s yours to pass to your insurer. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We aren’t loss adjusters and cannot say whether a claim will be paid. We survey ridges and hips, flat roofs and slate and tile slopes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damaged flat roof membrane and gaps where slates or tiles have gone.
Roofs in small places like Heckfield Heath frequently 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, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Heckfield Heath (RG27, RG7)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
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What we do, step by step
You do not 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 roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a hamlet or village like Heckfield Heath, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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 the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Arrange a survey
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Heckfield Heath
Is Heckfield Heath within the area you cover?
Yes, Heckfield Heath is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is my home in Heckfield Heath 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.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from the ground first if it is safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access as you book.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
There is no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Your policy document will say.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How we price storm damage roof reports
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The size of the roof
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Areas we can’t see safely
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
What happens if roof problems are left?
It is useful to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. In a place like Heckfield Heath, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Package prices that include VAT
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
What we are asked to look at in Heckfield Heath
Insurers often want evidence of what has been damaged and why. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. Your insurer still makes the decision.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Loose or torn flashings
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
The streets around a church like Church of St Michael are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Before booking anyone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Their insurance cover
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How long the report takes to arrive