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Storm damage roof report in Vernham Dean, Hampshire
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Vernham Dean.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Storm damage roof report in Vernham Dean: what you get
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. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We aren’t loss adjusters and cannot say whether a claim will be paid. Typical surveys look at gutters pulled loose in the wind and water coming in after the storm, on slate and tile slopes, chimney stacks and ridges and hips.
In a village or hamlet like Vernham Dean, 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. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- Vernham Dean (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Worn mortar under ridge tiles can let them lift in a storm. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects frequently fail in high winds. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Check the roof from the ground after strong winds. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Don’t go up a ladder to look.
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
What else we do in Vernham Dean
Questions from Vernham Dean
Do you cover Vernham Dean?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Do you cover smaller places like Vernham Dean?
Yes, Vernham Dean is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Stay off the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is not typically covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it normally takes an hour or two for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older roofs in small places like Vernham Dean can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
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.
Leaks and storm damage in Vernham Dean
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your 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, so check with the council. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Anyone responsible for a site like Vernham Dean Gillum's Church of England Primary School will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Vernham Dean is about 7 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Vernham Dean can all book storm damage roof reports, with a written report and photographs every time. Vernham Dean is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. There’s also a page for Reading.
Storm damage roof reports in SP11 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Bulpits Hill and Back Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Vernham Dean: Woodside (1 mile west) and Bagshot (6 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Andover (7 miles south), Tidworth (8 miles south-west), Ludgershall (6 miles south-west), Whitchurch (9 miles south-east), East Anton (6 miles south) and Oakley (15 miles east).
What’s near Vernham Dean
Around Vernham Dean, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The George Inn and the streets around them. The countryside around Vernham Dean includes Inkpen Hill.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Roof area
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Anything about access we should know
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.