Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Hook Common
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Hook Common from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Water coming in after the storm
About our storm damage roof report in Hook Common
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We give an honest view of what we see. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. Common reasons to book are damaged ridges and hips and torn or lifted flat roof coverings, across flashings, gutters and fascias and flat roofs.
For a small place like Hook Common, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Hook Common (RG27)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Hook Common
Do you cover smaller places like Hook Common?
Yes, Hook Common is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hook Common?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
That’s not something we can promise. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. You will then get the report by email.
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 is clear what we found. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It varies by policy. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but your policy sets the actual test.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. We do not deal with the insurer on your behalf.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Hook Common
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. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
For landlords with property near Hook station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Anyone responsible for a site like Hook Infant School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Hook Common is about 1 mile south-west of Hook, in Hampshire. If you’re in Hook Common, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Hook Common is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for storm damage roof reports. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Surveys in RG27 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on London Road, Newnham Road and Hook Common. Other places close to Hook Common include Nately Scures (1 mile south-west), Newnham (1 mile north-west), Hook (1 mile north-east), Warnborough Green (1 mile south-east) and Up Nately (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (6 miles west), Farnborough (9 miles east), Fleet (6 miles east), Aldershot (9 miles east), Alton (9 miles south) and Yateley (7 miles north-east).
Near you in Hook Common
Typical jobs here are in homes near Robert May's School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Hook station, roughly 0.5 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include West Green House Agricultural Museum (2.5 miles north-east) and Odiham Castle (1.2 miles south-east). The countryside around Hook Common includes Tundry Hill and The Mill Field.
How it works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Somewhere like Hook Common needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Prices for storm damage roof reports in Hook Common
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
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. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
What we are asked to look at in Hook Common
Storms do not only affect pitched roofs. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged ridges and hips
Take an older house close to St John the Evangelist: leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
What to check before booking
- Their insurance cover
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Hook Common
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it is better to know. We record storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why us?
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Packages from £150, including VAT
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.