Hampshire · London and the South East
Monk Sherborne Storm Damage Roof Report
Independent storm damage roof reports in Monk Sherborne. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
Storm damage roof report in Monk Sherborne
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and don’t climb onto the roof. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. If you’ve noticed damage from fallen branches or debris and damaged ridges and hips, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on slate and tile slopes, gutters and fascias and ridges and hips alike.
Somewhere as small as Monk Sherborne, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We check what can be seen safely and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Monk Sherborne (RG26)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Areas we can’t see safely
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
Why get it checked now?
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 Monk Sherborne, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Monk Sherborne
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- An independent view of the roof
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Plain-English reports with photos
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Cottages and farmhouses around Monk Sherborne often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Monk Sherborne
How do I find out if my home in Monk Sherborne is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Monk Sherborne?
Yes, Monk Sherborne is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The report follows by email.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
There’s no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Check your policy wording.
Do you look in the loft space?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Monk Sherborne
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
If you look after a building such as The Priory Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Before booking anyone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether VAT is added on top
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
Clay and concrete tiles
Older tiles held only by nibs, without nails or clips, can lift more easily. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.
Leaks and storm damage in Monk Sherborne
With The Vyne about 1.7 miles east, Monk Sherborne sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. 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.
If you run a business near The Malls, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters. Landlords with a home close to Basingstoke station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Monk Sherborne is about 3 miles north of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. If you’re in Monk Sherborne, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: RG26. Whether your property is on The Close, Ramsdell Road and Salters Heath Road or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Monk Sherborne, we cover Salters Heath (1 mile north-east), Charter Alley (1 mile north-west), Pamber End (1 mile north), Ramsdell (1 mile north-west) and West Heath (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (3 miles south), Fleet (13 miles east), Alton (13 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles east), Tadley (3 miles north) and Hook (7 miles east).
Around Monk Sherborne
Around Monk Sherborne, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Everest Community Academy, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Basingstoke station, roughly 3.1 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Park Prewett Hospital (1.8 miles south) and Basing House (4.1 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Daneshill Park Woods.
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Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. If that does not resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can frequently spot problems without climbing. Do not go up a ladder to look.