Hampshire · London and the South East
Test Valley Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Test Valley from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- New damp or leaks inside
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Test Valley: your questions answered
Do you cover Test Valley?
Yes, Test Valley is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Test Valley as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Test Valley?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect what can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
About our storm damage roof report in Test Valley
We inspect the roof from wherever it can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and higher points, from the roof space and from the roof where it is safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. We note any part we couldn’t see. You get a written report with photographs to give to your insurer. If you’ve noticed lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and damaged pots on the stack, we can find out what’s behind it.
For a small place like Test Valley, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Test Valley (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. Our report can then add a clear record. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Prices that include VAT
- Photos and a written report every time
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Storm damage roof reports in Test Valley: local notes
About 2.7 miles north lies Stargroves, a reminder of how long the area around Test Valley has been built on. 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. 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.
Test Valley is about 7 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Test Valley, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Test Valley is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Storm damage roof reports in SP11 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you are just outside Test Valley, we cover Ashmansworth (1 mile east), Vernham Street (3 miles west), Upper Green (4 miles north), Inkpen Common (5 miles north) and Hell Corner (5 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (15 miles east), Andover (7 miles south), Tadley (13 miles east), Popley (15 miles east), Tidworth (11 miles south-west) and Kempshott (13 miles east).
What’s near Test Valley
Green spaces nearby include Pilot Hill.
When to book a survey in Test Valley
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
Problems we come across often include:
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Loose or torn flashings
- New damp or leaks inside
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St James, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether VAT is added on top
- When you will get the report
Places near Test Valley
Also in Test Valley
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Older rural homes like those around Test Valley can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How big the roof is
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
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.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
For landlords and managing agents
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.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.