Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Thedden
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Thedden from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Stains appearing after strong winds
About our storm damage roof report in Thedden
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Check your own policy wording. We don’t decide whether a storm met that test. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. If you’ve noticed flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
For a small place like Thedden, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know 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.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Thedden (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Thedden
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is normally better. Around Thedden, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Thedden
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Surveys seven days a week
The survey, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Around Thedden, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Questions from Thedden
Do you cover Thedden?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Thedden as anywhere else.
Is Thedden within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when booking.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We’re not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage, which you can pass to your insurer.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Thedden
Insurers often want evidence of what has been damaged and why. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. The decision still rests with the insurer.
People normally book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
For an older house near a landmark such as St Peter's, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the survey won’t cover
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What follow-up you get after the report
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What else we do in Thedden
Storm damage roof reports around Thedden
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Bentworth Hall, about 1 mile west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Thedden. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to Alton station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. Anyone responsible for a site like Amery Hill School will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Thedden is about 2 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Thedden and the rest of Hampshire. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Reading.
We cover every part of GU34 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Thedden: Beech (1 mile south-east), Wivelrod (1 mile south-west), Bentworth (1 mile north-west), Holt End (1 mile west) and New Copse (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (13 miles north-east) and Petersfield (10 miles south).
Landmarks near Thedden
Thedden’s nearest station is Alton station, roughly 2.6 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Alton Community Hospital (1.6 miles east) and Barton Castle (3.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include King's Hill.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. We record any damage we can see.
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects often fail in high winds. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.
Honest limits
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- The outcome of a claim
- How your policy defines a storm
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs