Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Newnham, Hampshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Newnham. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a village or hamlet like Newnham, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there is access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
How a storm damage roof report works in Newnham
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Your policy document sets out its own definition. We don’t decide whether a storm met that test. 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. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. If you’ve noticed cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and torn or lifted flat roof coverings, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Being in a small place like Newnham makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned in advance. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Newnham (RG27)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Newnham
Is Newnham within the area you cover?
Yes, Newnham is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Newnham is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
How should I record storm damage myself?
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 the ground, and we will record the rest.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it is not resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It does not include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Damage left open lets in more rain. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Surveys seven days a week
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- House, block, shop or office
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Height and safe access
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What kind of property and roof it is
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Tips from our surveys
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
You will need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Don’t go up a ladder to look.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Wind can pull the flashings away from a chimney. Loose flashings are recorded.
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Nearby places to Newnham
More services for Newnham
Newnham roofs and the weather
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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. The Vyne, about 4.6 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Newnham. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St. Nicholas, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Newnham is about 5 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Newnham gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. There’s also a page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: RG27. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Tylney Lane, Newnham Lane and Ridge Lane and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Newnham, we cover Nately Scures (1 mile south), Hook Common (1 mile south-east), Up Nately (1 mile south), Hook (1 mile east) and Warnborough Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (5 miles west), Farnborough (10 miles east), Fleet (7 miles east), Aldershot (10 miles east), Alton (9 miles south) and Yateley (8 miles north-east).
What’s near Newnham
The nearest railway station is Hook station, about 1.2 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Odiham Castle (1.9 miles south-east) and Basing House (2.8 miles west). Open spaces near Newnham include Dogmersfield Lake and Tundry Hill.
What we are asked to look at in Newnham
Gusts work at anything on a roof that’s loose or exposed. 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.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Landlords with a home close to Hook station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Before booking anyone
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What the survey will not cover
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one