Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Ibthorpe
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Ibthorpe.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
About our storm damage roof report in Ibthorpe
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We are not loss adjusters and cannot say whether a claim will be paid. We survey chimney stacks, flashings and gutters and fascias, and common reasons people get in touch are gutters pulled loose in the wind and torn or lifted flat roof coverings.
Roofs in small places like Ibthorpe frequently stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Ibthorpe (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. You will have your own independent record to refer to.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Somewhere as small as Ibthorpe, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
FAQs for Ibthorpe
Is Ibthorpe within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ibthorpe?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you check the loft?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
How are storm damage reports priced?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report does not include repair costs.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. If it is safe, photograph the damage before it is covered. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
Towns and villages near Ibthorpe
Other services in Ibthorpe
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Ibthorpe
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Historic houses such as Stargroves, about 4.9 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Ibthorpe goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Anyone responsible for a site like Hurstbourne Tarrant Church of England Primary 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.
Ibthorpe is about 5 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. Roofs in Ibthorpe get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Our Hampshire coverage includes Ibthorpe and the places around it. There is also a page for Reading.
We survey roofs across the SP11 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We also cover the places around Ibthorpe: Hurstbourne Tarrant (1 mile south-east), Stoke (2 miles south-east), Upper Enham (2 miles south), Wildhern (2 miles south-west) and Little London (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles east), Andover (5 miles south), Tadley (15 miles east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Kempshott (14 miles east) and Ludgershall (7 miles west).
What’s near Ibthorpe
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to George And Dragon Public House. A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.9 miles south). Not far away are Anton Lakes and Pilot Hill.
Checking the roof from the ground
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Lifted flashings let rain run behind them into the roof. The report records the flashing and any damp inside.
Clay and concrete tiles
Broken or missing tiles leave the underlay exposed to rain. We photograph each gap.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Roof area
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Why act early in Ibthorpe
Leaving storm damage can let water into the loft space and rooms below. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. In a small place like Ibthorpe, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.