Hampshire · London and the South East
South Warnborough Storm Damage Roof Report
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Storm damage roof reports in South Warnborough.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Lead lifted at abutments
Storm damage roof reports for South Warnborough homes and businesses
How a storm damage roof report works in South Warnborough
Our storm damage report starts from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It isn’t a repair quote and does not include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for that. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. If you’ve noticed gaps where slates or tiles have gone and damaged pots on the stack, we can find out what’s behind it.
Many homes in small places like South Warnborough face open ground, 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 record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- South Warnborough (RG29)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for South Warnborough
Does a conservation area affect roof work in South Warnborough?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover South Warnborough?
We do. The survey and report are the same in South Warnborough as anywhere else.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Landlords, agents and block managers in South Warnborough
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in South Warnborough. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
How it works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft 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. The whole visit usually takes an hour or two for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a small place like South Warnborough, 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.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
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What a storm damage roof report looks like in South Warnborough
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. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council.
If you own a rental within reach of Hook station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Robert May's School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you live in an older home near Church of St Andrew, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
South Warnborough is about 5 miles north of Alton, in Hampshire. Surveys in South Warnborough work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Across Hampshire, we cover South Warnborough. You can also see our page for Reading.
All of RG29 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Gaston Lane, Tigwells Field and Alton Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Long Sutton (1 mile east), Bidden (1 mile north-west), Little Hoddington (1 mile north-west), Well (2 miles east) and Greywell (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (7 miles north-west), Farnborough (10 miles north-east), Fleet (7 miles north-east), Aldershot (9 miles east), Alton (5 miles south) and Petersfield (15 miles south).
Near you in South Warnborough
The nearest railway station is Hook station, roughly 3.9 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Odiham Castle (2.7 miles north) and Gliding Heritage Centre (3.5 miles south-west). Not far away are Holybourne Hill and Dogmersfield Lake.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Wind can pull the flashings away from a chimney. Loose flashings are recorded.
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. We record which are damaged and where.
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
Why act early in South Warnborough
It is useful to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. Around South Warnborough, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What you get with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Prices that include VAT
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Every finding written up with photos
Checking the roof from the ground
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.