Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Totford, Hampshire
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Totford, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Totford
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We are not loss adjusters and cannot say whether a claim will be paid. Common reasons to book are water coming in after the storm and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles, across ridges and hips, slate and tile slopes and flashings.
For a small place like Totford, 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, plus any earlier repairs. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Totford (SO24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
You’ll need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
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How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. On timing, it usually takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Older rural homes like those around Totford can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
What we are asked to look at in Totford
Insurers frequently want evidence of what has been damaged and why. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. Your insurer still makes the decision.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
If you let a flat or house near Micheldever station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Before booking anyone
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Totford
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- What made you get in touch
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Totford
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
Totford: your questions answered
Is my home in Totford listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a 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.
Is Totford in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Totford is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It varies by policy. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but your policy sets the actual test.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Totford roofs and the weather
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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St John the Evangelist, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Totford is about 8 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. We visit Totford as part of our work across Hampshire, for homes and businesses alike. Our Hampshire coverage includes Totford. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: SO24. Other places close to Totford include Northington (1 mile south-west), Brown Candover (1 mile north-east), Old Alresford (3 miles south-east), Preston Candover (3 miles north-east) and Bighton (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles north), Winchester (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (14 miles south-west), Andover (14 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles east).
Near you in Totford
In Totford, that means homes and buildings near The Woolpack Inn. Totford’s nearest station is Micheldever station, about 4.5 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (3 miles east).