Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in New Copse, Hampshire
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in New Copse from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
Storm damage roof report in New Copse
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Your policy document sets out its own definition. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. The claim decision rests with your insurer. If you’re worried about damaged ridges and hips and loose or torn flashings, we can find out what’s behind it.
Many homes in small places like New Copse 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 record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- New Copse (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. We photograph any we find.
Lead flashings
Lifted flashings let rain run behind them into the roof. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
What you can safely check yourself
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a hamlet or village like New Copse, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
With an independent report, you have something specific to show your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, so you’re not relying only on your own photos. Older cottages and farmhouses around New Copse can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in New Copse
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- An independent view of the roof
- A written report with photos
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Towns and villages near New Copse
Also in New Copse
New Copse: your questions answered
Will you come out to New Copse?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in New Copse?
Yes, New Copse is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect what can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
Each policy has its own definition. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but your policy sets the actual test.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Wind, rain and roofs in New Copse
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. 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. Historic houses such as Bentworth Hall, about 0.9 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around New Copse goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Andrew, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Anyone responsible for a site like Medstead Church of England Primary School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
New Copse is about 4 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. Roofs in New Copse get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Across Hampshire, we cover New Copse and the places around it. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Storm damage roof reports in GU34 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we survey roofs in South Town (1 mile south), Holt End (1 mile north), Hattingley (1 mile south-west), Wivelrod (1 mile east) and Bentworth (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (12 miles south-west), Fleet (14 miles north-east), Aldershot (15 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles east) and Petersfield (11 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in New Copse
The closest station to New Copse is Alton station, roughly 4.3 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Alton Community Hospital (3.2 miles east) and Gliding Heritage Centre (3.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include King's Hill.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in New Copse
Insurers often want evidence of what has been damaged and why. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. The decision still rests with the insurer.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Landlords with a home close to Alton station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Before you book anyone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What experience they bring
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA