Hampshire · London and the South East
Lower Upham Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports across Lower Upham, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Broken or displaced guttering
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
About our storm damage roof report in Lower Upham
High winds usually affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Falling branches can cause damage too. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. Typical surveys look at damaged pots on the stack and lead lifted at abutments, across chimney stacks, flat roofs and ridges and hips.
Many homes in small places like Lower Upham face open ground, 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.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Lower Upham (SO32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports in Lower Upham: local notes
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
If you let a flat or house near Hedge End station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Upham Church of England Aided Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Lower Upham is about 4 miles east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Lower Upham gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. Our Hampshire coverage includes Lower Upham. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Surveys in SO32 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Upham Street, Winchester Road and Portsmouth Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Wintershill (1 mile south), Upham (1 mile north-east), Durley Street (1 mile south), Ashton (1 mile east) and Fair Oak (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (6 miles north-west), Gosport (13 miles south), Havant (14 miles south-east), Eastleigh (4 miles west), Fareham (9 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles south-east).
Around Lower Upham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Wyvern Technology College. For rail, the closest station is Hedge End station, roughly 3.4 miles south-west. A little further out are Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.2 miles south-east) and Moorgreen Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Bishops Waltham Branch LNR and Twyford Down.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Chimney stacks
Older stacks with worn pointing or cracked flaunching are more likely to suffer. Our report notes recent damage and older defects.
Questions from Lower Upham
Is Lower Upham within the area you cover?
Yes. Lower Upham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Lower Upham is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Safely, from the ground or a window. Do not use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Lower Upham
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
For a price for your roof in Lower Upham, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Why act early in Lower Upham
Leaving storm damage can let water into the loft space and rooms below. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. For an older or listed building in a place like Lower Upham, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Lower Upham
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Visits on any day of the week
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
How it works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a small place like Lower Upham, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. 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.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Tell us about parking before the day
Getting a price
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.