Hampshire · London and the South East
Waltham Chase Storm Damage Roof Report
A careful look at the roof at your property in Waltham Chase, with photos and a written report.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Waltham Chase questions
Is Waltham Chase within the area you cover?
Yes. Waltham Chase is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is my home in Waltham Chase listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We check everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Only from ground level or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. Binoculars can help you see damage from below and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. The written report follows by email.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
Storm damage roof report in Waltham Chase: what you get
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there is access, and the roof itself where that is safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. We note any part we couldn’t see. You get a report with photos to give to your insurer. We survey chimney stacks, flashings and gutters and fascias, and people most often book us about holes or cracks caused by debris and lead lifted at abutments.
Being in a small place like Waltham Chase makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned in advance. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Waltham Chase (SO32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Waltham Chase
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. People normally call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Loose or torn flashings
The streets around a church such as Waltham Chase Methodist Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Questions to ask before you book
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Leaks and storm damage in Waltham Chase
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. 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 the council is the place to ask.
If you own a rental within reach of Botley station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. For site and facilities teams at buildings like St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Waltham Chase is about 5 miles east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We cover Waltham Chase and the rest of Hampshire. Waltham Chase is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for storm damage roof reports. There is also a page for Southampton.
We work across SO32 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. We cover properties on Chase Grove, Club House Lane and Sandy Hill Close. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Bishop's Waltham (2 miles north), Curdridge (2 miles south-west), Ashton (3 miles north), Durley Street (3 miles north-west) and Durley (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (9 miles south), Havant (11 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles east).
What’s near Waltham Chase
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Black Dog pub and Swanmore College of Technology, among other places. Waltham Chase’s nearest station is Botley station, about 2.7 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.4 miles north-west) and Knowle Hospital (3.7 miles south). Not far away are Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
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What a storm damage roof report does not cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Estimates of repair costs
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
What affects the price in Waltham Chase
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- The property’s address and postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Older roofs in small places like Waltham Chase can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Waltham Chase, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
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.
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Check the roof from the ground after strong winds. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Never climb onto the roof yourself.