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Storm damage roof report in Whitehill, Hampshire
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Storm damage roof reports in Whitehill, with photos and a clear written report.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Whitehill
Do you carry out roof surveys in Whitehill?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Whitehill is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Whitehill?
Yes, Whitehill is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Please do not climb onto the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Whitehill
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It does not price the repairs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for that. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. We are often asked to look into new damp or leaks inside and holes or cracks caused by debris, across flat roofs, gutters and fascias and chimney stacks.
Older cottages and houses around Whitehill may have roofs with little or no underlay. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there is little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Whether it is long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Whitehill (GU35)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are frequently where flat roof coverings start to peel back. We check whether the damage is recent or older.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails often fail first. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey typically takes about one to two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Whitehill is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
We confirm the exact price before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The size of the roof
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The property’s address and postcode
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from ground level if it’s safe. That keeps a record of how it looked. Around Whitehill, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Whitehill
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% of clients satisfied
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Also near Whitehill
Also in Whitehill
Whitehill roofs and the weather
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
For landlords with property near Liphook station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. Anyone responsible for a site like Woodlea Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Whitehill is about 6 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. Whitehill is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Whitehill is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. There’s also a page for Guildford.
We work across the GU35 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. We cover properties on Stubbington Avenue, Petersfield Road and Dudley Close. We also cover the places around Whitehill: Hollywater (1 mile east), Bordon (1 mile north), Deadwater (1 mile north-east), Pinewood Village (1 mile north) and Standford (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles north-west), Farnborough (14 miles north), Fleet (12 miles north), Horndean (15 miles south-west), Aldershot (11 miles north-east) and Alton (6 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Whitehill
In Whitehill, that means homes and buildings near St Matthew's Church and Mill Chase Academy. Whitehill’s nearest station is Liphook station, about 3.7 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find The Romany Museum (3.2 miles west) and Chase Community Hospital (within half a mile north-east). Open spaces near Whitehill include Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
What we’re asked to look at in Whitehill
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Mark's Sacred Church, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Questions to ask before you book
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What they won’t be able to tell you