Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Kimpton, Hampshire
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Kimpton, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Storm damage roof report in Kimpton: what you get
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Your policy document sets out its own definition. We do not decide whether a storm met that test. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. The report includes photographs of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. The claim decision rests with your insurer. If you are worried about damaged ridges and hips and flat roof edges peeled back, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Being in a small place like Kimpton makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Kimpton (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
We confirm the price for the job before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What to tell us when you contact us
We will typically ask about:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Wind, rain and roofs in Kimpton
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council. 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. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you own a rental within reach of Grateley station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Kimpton is about 5 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Kimpton for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Kimpton is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Every address in SP11 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Cow Lane, Deacon Road and Down Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Kimpton include Great Shoddesden (1 mile north), Perham Down (2 miles north-west), Ludgershall (2 miles north-west), Tidworth (3 miles west) and Shipton Bellinger (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Andover (5 miles east), Whitchurch (11 miles east), East Anton (6 miles east), Harestock (15 miles south-east), Overton (15 miles east) and Picket Piece (7 miles east).
What’s near Kimpton
The closest station to Kimpton is Grateley station, about 3.9 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Ludgershall Castle (2.6 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.6 miles east). Not far away are Anton Lakes and Quarley Hill.
Common roof problems in Kimpton
Insurers often want evidence of what has been damaged and why. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. The decision still rests with the insurer.
Problems we come across often include:
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Flat roof edges peeled back
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their insurance cover
- When you will get the report
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It normally takes between one and two hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Kimpton, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Kimpton, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Kimpton: your questions answered
Is Kimpton within the area you cover?
Yes. Kimpton is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you cover Kimpton?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Kimpton is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
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 in case your insurer asks for them.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so you know what the roof shows. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Kimpton
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
If you are unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. If that does not resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Check the roof from the ground after strong winds. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Places near Kimpton
Other services in Kimpton
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. We record any damage we can see.
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. We record which are loose or damaged.