Hampshire · London and the South East
Overton Storm Damage Roof Report
A careful look at the roof at your property in Overton, with photos and a written report.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Overton
Our storm damage report starts from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It doesn’t price the repairs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. We survey gutters and fascias, flat roofs and slate and tile slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are damaged pots on the stack and damaged gutters and fascias.
Around Overton, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp on a chimney breast is not always rain from above, which is why it’s worth tracing properly. It is worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
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.
- Where
- Overton (RG25)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. Our report can then add a clear record. On a bungalow or cottage around Overton, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Overton
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What else we do in Overton
Roof by roof
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. Each one is recorded with photos.
Lead flashings
Old flashings that were already loose can give way in a storm. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords and agents in Overton book surveys as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Overton roofs and the weather
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
For landlords with property near Overton station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Overton is about 7 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Bookings from Overton are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Overton is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for storm damage roof reports. There is also a page for Reading.
Surveys in RG25 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on High Street, Station Road and London Road or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Overton, we cover Southington (1 mile west), Quidhampton (1 mile north), Laverstoke (2 miles south-west), Freefolk (2 miles west) and Deane (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (7 miles east), Winchester (13 miles south), Andover (10 miles west), Alton (14 miles south-east), Tadley (9 miles north-east) and Hook (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Overton
Around Overton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Greyhound pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Overton is Overton station, about 0.8 miles north.
Common roof problems in Overton
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. 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:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Overton Church of England Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
What to check before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What experience they bring
How it works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit usually takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Homes around Overton often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- 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.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Overton: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Overton?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Overton in the area you cover?
Yes, Overton is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
Each policy has its own definition. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but your policy sets the actual test.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Overton?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run seven days a week.