Hampshire · London and the South East
Knapp Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports around Knapp, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
How a storm damage roof report works in Knapp
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 we give you is an independent record of the roof. If you’re worried about broken or displaced guttering and slipped or missing slates or tiles, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney stacks, flashings and ridges and hips alike.
Being in a small place like Knapp makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It’s useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- Knapp (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- How your policy defines a storm
- Areas we cannot see safely
- A price for the repairs
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Knapp
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
Towns and villages near Knapp
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How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. Our report notes recent damage and older defects.
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. We photograph and describe each one.
Knapp questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Knapp?
Yes, Knapp is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is my home in Knapp 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’s 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 need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details when you book.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Storm damage roof reports around Knapp
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Ampfield Church of England Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. Take an older house close to Church of St Mark: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Knapp is about 2 miles north-west of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Knapp and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Knapp is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for storm damage roof reports. Southampton is in our area too.
Here we cover the SO51 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Close by, we survey roofs in Ampfield (1 mile south-west), Broadgate (1 mile south-east), Gosport (1 mile south-west), Lower Slackstead (1 mile north-west) and Crampmoor (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (5 miles south-east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south-west) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Near you in Knapp
Around Knapp, our work takes us to homes and buildings near White Horse Public House. For rail, the closest station is Chandlers Ford station, roughly 2.5 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Romsey Community Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and King Johns House (3.7 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
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.
Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Check the roof from ground level after strong winds. With binoculars, you can frequently spot problems without climbing. Don’t go up a ladder to look.
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a hamlet or village like Knapp, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Knapp
Gusts work at anything on a roof that’s loose or exposed. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Lead lifted at abutments
If you own a rental within reach of Chandlers Ford station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
What to check before booking
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection