Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Lyde Green
Storm damage roof reports in Lyde Green and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged ridges and hips
The survey, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a village or hamlet like Lyde Green, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
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How a storm damage roof report works in Lyde Green
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We’re not loss adjusters, and we cannot tell you whether a claim will succeed. We survey gutters and fascias, slate and tile slopes and flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are slates and tiles blown off the roof and damage from fallen branches or debris.
Somewhere as small as Lyde Green, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We look at what can safely be seen 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.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Lyde Green (RG27)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Lyde Green roofs and the weather
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. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. About 2.8 miles north lies Stratfield Saye House, a reminder of how long the area around Lyde Green has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Whitewater Church of England Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. For an older house near a landmark such as Rotherwick Church, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. If you own a rental within reach of Hook station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Lyde Green is about 6 miles north-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Lyde Green and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Lyde Green is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. There is also a page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: RG27. If you are just outside Lyde Green, we cover Rotherwick (1 mile south-east), Mattingley (2 miles east), Hound Green (2 miles north-east), Heckfield (2 miles north-east) and Hazeley (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (6 miles south-west), Farnborough (9 miles east), Fleet (7 miles east), Aldershot (11 miles south-east), Alton (11 miles south) and Yateley (7 miles east).
Around Lyde Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Coach And Horses Public House. Lyde Green’s nearest station is Hook station, roughly 2.2 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find West Green House Agricultural Museum (2.3 miles east) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.8 miles west). The countryside around Lyde Green includes The Mill Field and Dogmersfield Lake.
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Questions from Lyde Green
Do you carry out roof surveys in Lyde Green?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Lyde Green is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Is my home in Lyde Green listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. If you’re still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. An independent report can add to your evidence, though we cannot predict the outcome.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is not typically covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
How long is the visit?
It usually takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We will confirm the timing when you book.
Honest limits
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
Surveys for landlords and agents in Lyde Green
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Lyde Green. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Tips from our surveys
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. It is your record to use.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. They can damage the roof in high winds.
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Why act early in Lyde Green
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from ground level. That keeps a record of how it looked. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- Prices that include VAT
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.