Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Medstead
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Medstead and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damaged ridges and hips
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
About our storm damage roof report in Medstead
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. It sets out what is damaged, with photos, and what we think the likely cause is. It is yours to pass to your insurer. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We aren’t loss adjusters and can’t say whether a claim will be paid. Common reasons to book are roofs hit by falling trees and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls, across flat roofs, gutters and fascias and ridges and hips.
In a smaller place like Medstead, some roofs face open ground, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. A leak that only appears in certain weather often points to an exposed detail. Tell us when it happens when you get in touch. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Medstead (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports around Medstead
Bentworth Hall, about 2.1 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Medstead. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
The streets around a church such as Church of the Good Shepherd are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. If you let a flat or house near Alton station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Medstead 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.
Medstead is about 4 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Medstead, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property. Our Hampshire coverage includes Medstead and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Surveys in GU34 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on High Street, Five Ash Road and Stoney Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Medstead include Four Marks (1 mile south), South Town (1 mile north-west), Soldridge (1 mile south-west), New Copse (1 mile north) and Hattingley (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles north), Winchester (12 miles west), Fleet (14 miles north-east), Horndean (15 miles south), Alton (4 miles north-east) and Petersfield (9 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Medstead
Medstead’s nearest station is Alton station, about 4.4 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (3 miles north-west) and Alton Community Hospital (3.1 miles north-east). Not far away are Red Hill.
Useful tips for Medstead property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
What happens if roof problems are left?
It is useful to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. Around Medstead, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, especially where trees overhang. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Medstead
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
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Common questions in Medstead
Is Medstead within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is my home in Medstead listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. If it is safe, photograph the damage before it’s covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below, and we’ll record the rest.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
Only your insurer can decide that. We record the damage, with photos and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Ridge and hip tiles
The ridge and hips are among the most exposed parts of a roof. We record any that have lifted, cracked or come away.
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Height and safe access
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How big the roof is
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
How it works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a smaller place like Medstead, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the roof space where it is safe.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.