Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Shalden
Wondering about the roof at a property in Shalden? You can book a storm damage roof report in Shalden and across Hampshire.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
About our storm damage roof report in Shalden
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It’s a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It is not a repair quote and doesn’t include repair costs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. Typical surveys look at cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles, on slate and tile slopes, flat roofs and gutters and fascias.
In a village or hamlet like Shalden, 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, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We look at whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Shalden (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Shalden
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Storm damage roof reports around Shalden
Hall Place, about 2.5 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Shalden. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently 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.
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Shalden is about 2 miles north-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Shalden is one of many places we visit across Hampshire. Shalden is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Here we cover the GU34 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Southwood Road, Stancombe Lane and Shalden Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Shalden: Shalden Green (1 mile north), Thedden (2 miles south-west), Beech (2 miles south), Bentworth (2 miles south-west) and Southrope (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (8 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north-east), Fleet (10 miles north-east), Aldershot (12 miles north-east), Petersfield (12 miles south) and Yateley (14 miles north-east).
What’s near Shalden
The closest station to Shalden is Alton station, roughly 2.1 miles south-east. A little further out are Gliding Heritage Centre (1.3 miles north-west) and Alton Community Hospital (2.3 miles south). The countryside around Shalden includes Holybourne Hill.
Tips that help
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
Shalden questions
Is Shalden in the area you cover?
Yes, Shalden is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Is my home in Shalden 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. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
We can’t say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs aren’t included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Shalden
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
If you own a rental within reach of Alton station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- The outcome of a claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
Other services in Shalden
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. We check whether the damage is recent or older.
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. The report shows each damaged area.
What happens on the day
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere as small as Shalden, access is often the only tricky part. 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.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Check we can get to the back of the property
How to book
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.