Hampshire · London and the South East
Oakridge Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports around Oakridge, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Loose or torn flashings
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Landlords, agents and block managers in Oakridge
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Storm damage roof report in Oakridge: what you get
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. We survey slate and tile slopes, chimney stacks and ridges and hips, and people most often book us about torn or lifted flat roof coverings and slipped or missing slates or tiles.
Older cottages and houses around Oakridge may have roofs with little or no underlay. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Finding where it gets in, and whether it’s old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are frequently the first clue.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Oakridge (RG21, RG24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
You can learn a lot from ground level. 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.
Different roofs, different checks
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. Each one is recorded with photos.
Lead flashings
Old flashings that were already loose can give way in a storm. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Oakridge is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s 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.
Before we arrive
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
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When to book a survey in Oakridge
Storms don’t only affect pitched roofs. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Water coming in after the storm
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Homes near green spaces like Eastrop Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. It’s your record to use.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
Wind, rain and roofs in Oakridge
About 2.6 miles north lies The Vyne, a reminder of how long the area around Oakridge has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
Landlords with a home close to Basingstoke station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Ruins Of Chapel Of The Holy Trinity, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Oakridge is about 1 mile north-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Oakridge is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: RG21 and RG24. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on New Road, Vyne Road and Goat Lane and the roads around them. Main roads around Oakridge include the A3010, which makes travel easy. Other places close to Oakridge include Eastrop (1 mile south-east), Popley (1 mile north), Viables (1 mile south), Lychpit (2 miles east) and Old Basing (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Farnborough (14 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (14 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (12 miles north-east) and Tadley (6 miles north).
What’s near Oakridge
We work in homes and buildings around The Rising Sun pub, Oakridge Junior School and The Costello School. There is a railway station in Oakridge itself: Basingstoke station. Other landmarks nearby include Basing House (1.6 miles east) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (1.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Oakridge
How do I find out if my home in Oakridge is listed?
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.
Will you come out to Oakridge?
Yes, Oakridge is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Stay off the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Oakridge?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.