Hampshire · London and the South East
Hollywater Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Hollywater, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Broken or displaced guttering
Why it is worth a survey now in Hollywater
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it’s better to know. We record storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Storm damage roof report in Hollywater: what you get
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We are not loss adjusters and can’t tell you if your claim will succeed. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. If you are worried about flat roof edges peeled back and loose or torn flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Hollywater, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We check 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. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Where
- Hollywater (GU35)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Wind, rain and roofs in Hollywater
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Woodlea Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. The streets around a church such as St Mark's Sacred Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. For landlords with property near Liphook station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Hollywater is about 6 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Hollywater is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Every address in GU35 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Hollywater Road and Liphook Road. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Standford (1 mile north-east), Whitehill (1 mile west), Deadwater (1 mile north), Bordon (1 mile north-west) and Lindford (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Farnborough (14 miles north), Fleet (12 miles north), Horndean (15 miles south-west), Aldershot (11 miles north), Alton (6 miles north-west) and Petersfield (8 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Hollywater
Typical jobs here are in homes near Mill Chase Academy, among other places. Hollywater’s nearest station is Liphook station, roughly 3.1 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include The Romany Museum (3.9 miles west) and Chase Community Hospital (0.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Hollywater includes Wheeler's Down and Deadwater Valley.
Hollywater questions
Is my home in Hollywater listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a 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.
Do you cover smaller places like Hollywater?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we can’t say how it will turn out.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. Our report then records the roof.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes between one and two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. We will confirm the timing when you book.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The size of the roof
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- House, block, shop or office
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The address and postcode of the property
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Checking the roof from the ground
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Check your policy for how to report damage
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hollywater
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Hollywater and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What else we do in Hollywater
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take an hour or two for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Around Hollywater, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- 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
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.