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Storm Damage Roof Report in Petersfield
Storm damage roof reports across Petersfield, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged ridges and hips
When to book a survey in Petersfield
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. What happens next is up to the insurer.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Loose or torn flashings
If you look after a building such as Petersfield Infant School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
What to check before booking
- What insurance they carry
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What follow-up you get after the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Storm damage roof report in Petersfield: what you get
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Your policy document sets out its own definition. We do not 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. Typical surveys look at lead lifted at abutments and flat roof edges peeled back, on ridges and hips, flat roofs and gutters and fascias.
Extensions, dormers and conservatories are common on houses in towns like Petersfield, and the joint between new and old is a classic place for water to get in. Flashings, upstands and the edges of flat roofs are looked at alongside the main roof, inside and out. The stain inside is often some way from where water gets in, especially around extensions.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Petersfield (GU31, GU32)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In Petersfield, many roofs join a neighbour’s, so we look at what can be seen of the shared parts from your side. Let us know about any known leaks, past repairs or building work when booking.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The size of the roof
- Which survey package you book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Anything about access we should know
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Checking the roof from the ground
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. Don’t go up yourself.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Petersfield: your questions answered
Is there anything to prepare before you come to Petersfield?
The main thing is access, inside and out, plus somewhere to park in Petersfield. Let us know about known leaks or past repairs as well.
How do I find out if my home in Petersfield 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.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
What do I do if water is coming in?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Complain to your insurer first. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Old flashings that were already loose can give way in a storm. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, particularly where the nails have corroded. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Petersfield
With Uppark about 4.1 miles south-east, Petersfield sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Landlords with a home close to Petersfield station may find that 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 St Peter's Church, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Petersfield is about 10 miles north of Havant, in Hampshire. If you’re in Petersfield, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Petersfield is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
Surveys in GU31 and GU32 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as High Street, Station Road and London Road, all of which we cover. You will find Petersfield on the A3 and A272, so it’s easy for us to get to. We also cover Sheet (1 mile north-east), Steep (1 mile north), Stroud (2 miles west), Steep Marsh (2 miles north) and Langrish (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Havant (10 miles south), Horndean (7 miles south-west), Alton (10 miles north), Waterlooville (9 miles south-west), Purbrook (10 miles south-west) and Bordon (8 miles north-east).
Near you in Petersfield
In Petersfield, that means homes and buildings near The Petersfield School, The White Hart pub and Morton House School and the streets around them. Petersfield has its own railway station: Petersfield station. Other landmarks nearby include Bear Museum (within half a mile south) and Petersfield Community Hospital (within half a mile west). Green spaces nearby include Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.