Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Winchfield, Hampshire
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Winchfield, with photographs and a written report.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Damaged ridges and hips
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Winchfield
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. We do not decide whether a storm met that test. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. The report includes photographs of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. The claim decision rests with your insurer. We survey chimney stacks, ridges and hips and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are holes or cracks caused by debris and slipped or missing slates or tiles.
Roofs in small places like Winchfield often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Winchfield (RG27)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Nearby places to Winchfield
What else we do in Winchfield
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit typically takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Around Winchfield, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of each area of damage. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Check the roof from the ground after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Do not go up a ladder to look.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Winchfield roofs and the weather
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. 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.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Shop and office owners around Hart Shopping Centre may find that finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down. For landlords with property near Winchfield station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Winchfield is about 3 miles west of Fleet, in Hampshire. We cover Winchfield and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
All of RG27 is covered for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Station Road and Beauclerk Green or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Winchfield, we cover Phoenix Green (1 mile north), West Green (1 mile north-west), Murrell Green (1 mile west), Broad Oak (2 miles south-west) and Hook (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (9 miles west), Farnborough (6 miles east), Fleet (3 miles east), Aldershot (7 miles south-east), Alton (10 miles south) and Yateley (5 miles north-east).
Near you in Winchfield
In Winchfield, that means homes and buildings near Calthorpe Park School and Phoenix Inn, among other places. Winchfield has its own railway station: Winchfield station. Other landmarks nearby include Odiham Castle (2.9 miles south-west) and Fleet Community Hospital (2.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Tundry Hill and Fleet Pond Nature Reserve.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
On flat roofs, storms can lift edges and tear membranes. Damage is photographed and described.
Slate roofs
Slates often outlast the nails that hold them. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Winchfield
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Winchfield?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Winchfield?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How do I book a survey in Winchfield?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
That is not something we can promise. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs aren’t included, so ask a roofer to quote.
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- How your policy defines a storm
- Estimates of repair costs
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings