Hampshire · London and the South East
Wivelrod Storm Damage Roof Report
A careful look at the roof at your property in Wivelrod, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
How the survey works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Rural addresses near Wivelrod can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Advice
Storm damage roof report in Wivelrod
High winds normally affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Falling branches can cause damage too. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. If you’ve noticed stains appearing after strong winds and loose or torn flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ridges and hips, slate and tile slopes and flat roofs alike.
Many homes in small places like Wivelrod face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Wivelrod (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
What we can’t see
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Estimates of repair costs
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
Landlord and commercial surveys in Wivelrod
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Other services in Wivelrod
Leaks and storm damage in Wivelrod
About 0.8 miles north-west lies Bentworth Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Wivelrod has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
For landlords with property near Alton station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. Take an older house close to Chapel of Alton Abbey: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Wivelrod is about 3 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. We provide storm damage roof reports for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Wivelrod and nearby. Wivelrod is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for storm damage roof reports. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Surveys in GU34 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Wivelrod include Thedden (1 mile north-east), Beech (1 mile east), Holt End (1 mile north-west), New Copse (1 mile west) and Bentworth (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (13 miles south-west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Aldershot (14 miles north-east), Alton (3 miles east) and Petersfield (10 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Wivelrod
The nearest railway station is Alton station, about 3 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (3.5 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (2 miles east). Open spaces near Wivelrod include King's Hill.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Photograph the damage safely from below
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs 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.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
Questions from Wivelrod
Is Wivelrod in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is Wivelrod within the area you cover?
Yes. Wivelrod is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. If you’re still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. An independent report can add to your evidence, though we can’t predict the outcome.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and do not act for you with the insurer. We give you an independent report of the damage, which you can pass to your insurer.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The written report follows by email.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Damage left open lets in more rain. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. Around Wivelrod, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book us in Wivelrod
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Every finding written up with photos
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.