Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Whitchurch, Hampshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Whitchurch, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Storm damage roof report in Whitchurch
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. Common reasons to book are flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind, on gutters and fascias, ridges and hips and flashings.
Older cottages and houses around Whitchurch may have roofs with little or no underlay. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Finding where it gets in, and whether it is old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Whitchurch (RG28)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Whitchurch property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Check your policy for how to report damage
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.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
What happens if roof problems are left?
With an independent report, you have something specific to show your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, so you’re not relying only on your own photos. On a bungalow or cottage around Whitchurch, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why us?
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Every finding written up with photos
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
FAQs for Whitchurch
Do you cover Whitchurch?
Yes, Whitchurch is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is Whitchurch within the area you cover?
Yes. Whitchurch is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our reports start from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. Repair costs are not part of the report.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects frequently fail in high winds. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. Each one is recorded with photos.
How it works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Homes around Whitchurch often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- 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 the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Whitchurch, ring 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Leaks and storm damage in Whitchurch
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
If you own a rental within reach of Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. Anyone responsible for a site like Whitchurch Church of England Primary 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.
Whitchurch is about 6 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. We provide storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Whitchurch and nearby. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: RG28. That includes homes and businesses on London Road, Station Road and London Street. Main roads around Whitchurch include the B3400, which makes travel easy. Close by, we survey roofs in Wells-in-the-Field (1 mile east), Freefolk (1 mile east), Cole Henley (2 miles north), Firgo (2 miles south) and Hurstbourne Priors (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (10 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south), Andover (6 miles west), Tadley (12 miles north-east), Hyde (11 miles south) and Popley (12 miles east).
Landmarks near Whitchurch
Around Whitchurch, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Red House Public House and Testbourne Community School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 0.5 miles north.
What we are asked to look at in Whitchurch
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, backed up with photos.
People normally book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Loose or torn flashings
If you live in an older home near Church of All Hallows, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What exactly goes into their report
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What they will not be able to tell you