Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Hipley
A careful look at the roof at your property in Hipley, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a small place like Hipley, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is 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
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Hipley, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Hipley
High winds typically affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Falling branches can cause damage too. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. We survey flat roofs, gutters and fascias and chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are broken or displaced guttering and ridge tiles that have come loose.
Somewhere as small as Hipley, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We look at everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Hipley (PO7)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Hipley
What else we do in Hipley
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
Check the roof from ground level after strong winds. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
What we are asked to look at in Hipley
Landlords and building managers frequently need a written record after a storm. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
If you let a flat or house near Portchester station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
What to check before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Roof by roof
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
Slate roofs
Slates often outlast the nails that hold them. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
Hipley questions
Will you come out to Hipley?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Hipley is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it’s clear what we found. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We check everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we will explain what’s needed.
What this survey can’t tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- A price for the repairs
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Hipley
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
Leaks and storm damage in Hipley
Hipley is within about 4 miles of the coast, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of the Holy Trinity, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Anyone responsible for a site like Newtown Soberton Infant School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Hipley is about 4 miles west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. Hipley gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Storm damage roof reports in PO7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Worlds End (1 mile east), Hoe Gate (1 mile north), Newtown (1 mile north-west), Southend (1 mile north) and Soberton Heath (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (7 miles south), Havant (6 miles south-east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Fareham (5 miles south-west) and Horndean (5 miles east).
Local landmarks in Hipley
The closest station to Hipley is Portchester station, roughly 3.6 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Queen Alexandra Hospital (4 miles south-east) and Portchester Castle (4.4 miles south). Open spaces near Hipley include Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
Checking the roof from ground level
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
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. Please do not climb up for a closer look.