Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Preston Candover
A careful look at the roof at your property in Preston Candover, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Broken or displaced guttering
Preston Candover: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Preston Candover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Preston Candover is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Preston Candover?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is 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.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Only from ground level or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. Binoculars can help you see damage from below and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
What if the roof was already worn?
Insurers typically exclude wear and tear. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. Your insurer decides the claim.
Storm damage roof report in Preston Candover
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. If you’re worried about holes or cracks caused by debris and slates and tiles blown off the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Preston Candover, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We check everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Preston Candover (RG25)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Preston Candover
Insurers frequently want evidence of what has been damaged and why. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. Your insurer still makes the decision.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Loose or torn flashings
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Take a building like Preston Candover Church of England Primary School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How long the report takes to arrive
Why it is worth a survey now in Preston Candover
Leaving storm damage can let water into the loft space and rooms below. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. Older cottages and farmhouses around Preston Candover can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why book us in Preston Candover
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Package prices that include VAT
How the survey works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a small place like Preston Candover, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What a storm damage roof report looks like in Preston Candover
With Hall Place about 3.6 miles east, Preston Candover sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Take an older house close to Church of St. Mary the Virgin: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Preston Candover is about 7 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Preston Candover, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Preston Candover is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for storm damage roof reports. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in RG25 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Stenbury Drive, Farriers Close and Garden Close, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Preston Candover, we cover Upper Wield (2 miles south-east), Brown Candover (2 miles south-west), Totford (3 miles south-west), Northington (4 miles south-west) and Bighton (5 miles south). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (7 miles north), Winchester (11 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles north-east), Andover (15 miles west), Alton (7 miles east) and Petersfield (14 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Preston Candover
Around Preston Candover, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Purefoy Arms Public House and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (2.4 miles south). The countryside around Preston Candover includes Farleigh Hill.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Preston Candover
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Getting in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The address and postcode of the property
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Tips that help
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Older tiles held only by nibs, without nails or clips, can lift more easily. We record what we can see of the fixings.
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. The report records the flashing and any damp inside.