Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Tadley, Hampshire
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Tadley, with photos and a written report.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Roofs hit by falling trees
How a storm damage roof report works in Tadley
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Your policy document sets out its own definition. We do not decide whether a storm met that test. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. The report includes photos of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. The claim decision rests with your insurer. If you are worried about flat roof edges peeled back and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
When a storm passes over a town like Tadley, loose tiles, slates and ridges are the first to move. What counts as a storm depends on your policy; many use gusts of around 55 mph. A report setting out the damage, with photographs, helps you explain what you’ve found, whether to an insurer or a roofer. Policies typically exclude wear and tear, which is why the age of the damage matters.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Where
- Tadley (RG26, RG7)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Tadley
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The roof’s overall size
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- When you need the report by
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a visit in Tadley, we need access to the loft, any rooms with leaks or stains, and the outside of the building. Mention gates, side passages and anything at the back. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- 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.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Why get it checked now?
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. On a house in a town like Tadley, wet loft insulation stops working and can stay damp for a long time. That is an extra cost on top of the roof work itself.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book us in Tadley
- 20+ years’ experience
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
What this survey cannot tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- How your policy defines a storm
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords and letting agents in Tadley book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Wind, rain and roofs in Tadley
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. 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. The wider area around Tadley has a long history of building, with The Vyne about 4 miles south-east. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church such as Saint Mary's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Anyone responsible for a site like Bishopswood Junior School will know that a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Tadley is about 6 miles north of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We visit Tadley as part of our work across Hampshire. Across Hampshire, we cover Tadley. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: RG26 and RG7. That includes homes and businesses on Church Road, Ambrose Road and Wickham Close and the roads around them. Tadley is on the A340 and B3051, so it is easy for us to get to. Close by, we survey roofs in Baughurst (1 mile west), Pamber Heath (1 mile east), Heath End (1 mile west), Inhurst (2 miles west) and Aldermaston Soke (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Basingstoke (6 miles south), Fleet (14 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles east), Hook (9 miles south-east), Popley (5 miles south-east) and Kempshott (8 miles south).
Around Tadley
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Hurst School, The Falcon pub and The Hurst School and the streets around them. The closest station to Tadley is Midgham station, roughly 3.3 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Park Prewett Hospital (5.2 miles south) and Calleva Museum (1.9 miles east).
Common roof problems in Tadley
Gusts work at anything on a roof that is loose or exposed. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
If you let a flat or house near Midgham station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their insurance cover
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Tadley: your questions answered
What do I need to do before a survey in Tadley?
It helps to clear access to the loft, and to let us know about leaks, damp patches or recent work. Parking and access details for Tadley help us plan the visit.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Tadley?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It depends on your policy. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Your policy document will say.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.