Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Upper Clatford
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Upper Clatford, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
About our storm damage roof report in Upper Clatford
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. We note signs of each: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We give an honest view of what we see. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. If you’ve noticed damaged flat roof membrane and ridge tiles that have come loose, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Upper Clatford, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We check everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Upper Clatford (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes an hour or two for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Around Upper Clatford, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- 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’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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What this survey cannot tell you
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Upper Clatford
Do you carry out roof surveys in Upper Clatford?
Yes, Upper Clatford is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Upper Clatford?
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.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Stay off the roof. Take photos from the ground or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Wind, rain and roofs in Upper Clatford
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Anyone responsible for a site like Balksbury Junior School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. Landlords with a home close to Andover station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Upper Clatford is about 1 mile south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Upper Clatford is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for homes and businesses alike. Our Hampshire coverage includes Upper Clatford. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across SP11 for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Sam Whites Hill, Valley Rise and Above Town and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Goodworth Clatford (1 mile south), Wherwell Wood (2 miles south-east), Wherwell (3 miles south-east), Cottonworth (3 miles south-east) and Fullerton (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (12 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south), Romsey (14 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (8 miles north-west) and Weeke (11 miles south-east).
Around Upper Clatford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to John Hanson Community School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Andover station, about 1.3 miles north. A little further out are Andover Museum (1.5 miles north-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (1.6 miles north). For a walk, there is Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each area of damage. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. We record both the storm damage and the older wear.
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects often fail in high winds. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.