Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Ovington, Hampshire
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Ovington and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Damaged flat roof membrane
What happens if roof problems are left?
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. We record storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. In a place like Ovington, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Storm damage roof report in Ovington
After a storm, safety comes 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. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. We survey gutters and fascias, ridges and hips and slate and tile slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are damaged gutters and fascias and damaged ridges and hips.
Being in a small place like Ovington makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- Ovington (SO24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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How the survey works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes an hour or two at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Ovington, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know about parking before the day
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Related advice
Questions from Ovington
Is Ovington within the area you cover?
Yes. Ovington is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you cover Ovington?
Yes, Ovington is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Ovington as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when you book.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
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.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
Ovington roofs and the weather
The wider area around Ovington has a long history of building, with Hinton Ampner House about 3.4 miles south-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Take a building like Perins School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Ovington is about 5 miles east of Hyde, in Hampshire. If you are in Ovington, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Hampshire, we cover Ovington. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Surveys in SO24 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover Itchen Stoke (1 mile north-west), Itchen Abbas (2 miles north-west), Temple Valley (2 miles south-west), Martyr Worthy (2 miles west) and Easton (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (5 miles west), Eastleigh (10 miles south-west), Andover (15 miles north-west), Horndean (15 miles south-east) and Chandler's Ford (11 miles south-west).
Near you in Ovington
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bush Inn and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Wolvesey Castle (5 miles west) and St John's Rooms And Chapel (4.9 miles west). For a walk, there’s Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
How we price storm damage roof reports
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How big the roof is
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Ovington, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- How your policy defines a storm
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
What we are asked to look at in Ovington
A storm often finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Loose or torn flashings
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Broken or displaced guttering
The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
What to check before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What follow-up you get after the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Is VAT included in the price?