Hampshire · London and the South East
Lower Froyle Storm Damage Roof Report
Wondering about the roof at a property in Lower Froyle? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Lower Froyle and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Damaged pots on the stack
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Lower Froyle
Insurers frequently want evidence of what has been damaged and why. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. Your insurer still makes the decision.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
For landlords with property near Bentley (Hampshire) station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Storm damage roof report in Lower Froyle: what you get
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. Our report records both: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We give an honest view of what we see. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. Common reasons to book are lead lifted at abutments and slipped or missing slates or tiles, on ridges and hips, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes.
In a village or hamlet like Lower Froyle, 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, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Lower Froyle (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Lower Froyle
Will you come out to Lower Froyle?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is Lower Froyle in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Lower Froyle is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. If it’s safe, photograph the damage before it is covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Why get it checked now?
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from ground level if it is safe. Those photos show the damage as it was. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book us in Lower Froyle
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Package prices that include VAT
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. Each area is photographed and described.
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. We record any damage we can see.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Lower Froyle
Landlords and letting agents in Lower Froyle book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Older roofs in small places like Lower Froyle can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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Storm damage roof reports around Lower Froyle
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your 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, so the council is the place to ask. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary of the Assumption, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Lower Froyle is about 4 miles north-east of Alton, in Hampshire. Surveys in Lower Froyle work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our Hampshire coverage includes Lower Froyle and the places around it. Guildford is in our area too.
All of GU34 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. You will find streets like Westburn Fields, Barnfield Close and Hussey's Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Lower Froyle: Froyle (1 mile south-west), Upper Froyle (1 mile south-west), Neatham (2 miles south-west), Holybourne (2 miles south-west) and Wyck (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (10 miles north-east), Fleet (7 miles north-east), Aldershot (8 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles south-west) and Petersfield (13 miles south).
Around Lower Froyle
Lower Froyle’s nearest station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 2 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Barley Pound (2.8 miles north-east) and Alton Community Hospital (4.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Lower Froyle includes Dogmersfield Lake and Holybourne Hill.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Lower Froyle
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Lower Froyle, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.