Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Long Sutton, Hampshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Long Sutton, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Water coming in after the storm
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Long Sutton
High winds typically affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. We survey chimney stacks, flashings and ridges and hips, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and torn or lifted flat roof coverings.
In a village or hamlet like Long Sutton, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We look at what can be seen safely 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.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Long Sutton (RG29)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports around Long Sutton
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. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
For landlords with property near Bentley (Hampshire) station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Long Sutton is about 5 miles north of Alton, in Hampshire. If you’re in Long Sutton, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across RG29 for storm damage roof reports. That includes homes and businesses on The Street, Wingate Meadow and Wingate Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include South Warnborough (1 mile west), Well (1 mile east), Bidden (2 miles west), Odiham (2 miles north) and Little Hoddington (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (8 miles north-west), Farnborough (9 miles north-east), Fleet (6 miles north-east), Aldershot (8 miles east), Alton (5 miles south) and Petersfield (15 miles south).
Around Long Sutton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Lord Wandsworth College and Robert May's School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 4.2 miles south-east. A little further out are Odiham Castle (3 miles north) and Alton Community Hospital (5.8 miles south). The countryside around Long Sutton includes Dogmersfield Lake and Holybourne Hill.
Long Sutton: your questions answered
Is Long Sutton within the area you cover?
Yes, Long Sutton is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Long Sutton?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Long Sutton is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
Each policy has its own definition. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but your policy sets the actual test.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. If it is safe, photograph the damage before it’s covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Towns and villages near Long Sutton
Also in Long Sutton
Why act early in Long Sutton
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from ground level. Those photos show the damage as it was. Older cottages and farmhouses around Long Sutton can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Long Sutton
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
When to book a survey in Long Sutton
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Water coming in after the storm
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Take a building like Long Sutton 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.
Questions to ask before booking
- What insurance they carry
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Photograph damage inside the house too
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
How the survey works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere as small as Long Sutton, access is often 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.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.