Hampshire · London and the South East
Ropley Storm Damage Roof Report
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Ropley. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The kind of building and roof involved
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Ropley, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Ropley
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. We note signs of each: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We give an honest view of what we see. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. If you are worried about torn or lifted flat roof coverings and damaged pots on the stack, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs, ridges and hips and slate and tile slopes alike.
Roofs in small places like Ropley often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Ropley (SO24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Wind, rain and roofs in Ropley
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. Historic houses such as Hinton Ampner House, about 4 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Ropley goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Ropley is about 7 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Bookings from Ropley are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Hampshire coverage includes Ropley. Southampton is in our area too.
We survey roofs across SO24 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. We cover properties on School Lane, Church Lane and Hammond's Lane. If you’re just outside Ropley, we cover Ropley Dean (1 mile west), Gilbert Street (1 mile north-east), North Street (1 mile north), Kitwood (2 miles north-east) and Monkwood (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (10 miles west), Eastleigh (14 miles south-west), Horndean (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south-west) and Alton (7 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Ropley
Nearby you’ll also find Barton Castle (4.1 miles north) and Alton Community Hospital (5.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Shutts Copse and Red Hill.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaving storm damage can let water into the roof space and rooms below. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. In a place like Ropley, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why us?
- 20+ years’ experience
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Visits on any day of the week
- 5,000+ surveys completed
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Questions from Ropley
Is my home in Ropley listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Ropley within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from the ground first if it is safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when you book.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It does not include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for those.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect what can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
What we can’t see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
Towns and villages near Ropley
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Common roof problems in Ropley
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. We record the damage and where it is, with photographs.
Look out for signs like these:
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Ropley Church of England Primary School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether VAT is added on top
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can safely be seen, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about one to two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Ropley, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the loft space where it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
How to book
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.