Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Upper Common, Hampshire
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Upper Common. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Leave it or get it looked at?
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. Our report gives an honest view of both, so there are no surprises later. Older and listed buildings around Upper Common may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why book with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Every finding written up with photos
Storm damage roof report in Upper Common
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: 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 lead lifted at abutments and damage from fallen branches or debris, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Being in a small place like Upper Common makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned in advance. It’s useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Place
- Upper Common (RG25)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- File receipts for anything you pay for
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: 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. Most visits take between one and two hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Rural addresses near Upper Common can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Wind, rain and roofs in Upper Common
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. The wider area around Upper Common has a long history of building, with Hall Place about 3.9 miles south-east. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Basingstoke station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Upper Common is about 4 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Upper Common and the surrounding area. Upper Common is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. Reading is in our area too.
We survey roofs across RG25 for storm damage roof reports. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Ellisfield (1 mile north-east), Cliddesden (2 miles north), Nashes Green (3 miles east), Viables (3 miles north) and Eastrop (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (4 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (6 miles south-east) and Petersfield (15 miles south-east).
Near you in Upper Common
In Upper Common, that means homes and buildings near The Fox pub, among other places. The closest station to Upper Common is Basingstoke station, about 4.4 miles north. A little further out are Barton Castle (4.6 miles south) and Gliding Heritage Centre (3.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Upper Common include Farleigh Hill.
What we are asked to look at in Upper Common
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. 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.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St. Martin, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
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.
Questions from Upper Common
Is my home in Upper Common 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’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Upper Common within the area you cover?
Yes, Upper Common is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
There’s no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Check your policy wording.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not 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.