Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Privett, Hampshire
Storm damage roof reports in Privett, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damaged ridges and hips
How a storm damage roof report works in Privett
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems like corroded nails or worn mortar. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. If you’ve noticed water coming in after the storm and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
For a small place like Privett, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Privett (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Privett
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Privett and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Common roof problems in Privett
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
For an older house near a landmark such as Holy Trinity Church, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
What to check before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- When you’ll get the report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Will the report include photos?
Nearby places to Privett
What else we do in Privett
Privett questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Privett?
Yes, Privett is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Privett as anywhere else.
Is my home in Privett listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Privett
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. About 5 miles west lies Hinton Ampner House, a reminder of how long the area around Privett has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own a rental within reach of Petersfield station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Privett is about 5 miles north-west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Privett for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Storm damage roof reports in GU34 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Church Road and Merepond Lane and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Bailey Green (1 mile north-west), Filmore Hill (1 mile west), West Tisted (2 miles north-west), Monkwood (2 miles north) and Drayton (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (12 miles west), Havant (12 miles south), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (15 miles south-west), Horndean (9 miles south) and Alton (8 miles north).
What’s near Privett
For rail, the closest station is Petersfield station, about 4.7 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Petersfield Community Hospital (4.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Privett include Pidham Hill and Shutts Copse.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What we cannot see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Areas we cannot see safely
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Privett
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
Leave it or get it looked at?
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from the ground if it’s safe. That keeps a record of how it looked. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Privett
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Surveys seven days a week
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. For a village or hamlet like Privett, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- 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 the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Tell us where we can park nearby
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.