Hampshire · London and the South East
Worthy Down Storm Damage Roof Report
A careful look at the roof at your property in Worthy Down, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Loose or torn flashings
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
Storm damage roof reports in Worthy Down: local notes
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. 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 is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
Take a building like South Wonston Primary School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. Take an older house close to St Margaret's: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Worthy Down is about 4 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. Worthy Down gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at what can be seen safely, photographs and a clear written report. Worthy Down is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for storm damage roof reports. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: SO21. That includes homes and businesses on Coopers Close, Coate Drive and Wellesley Drive. We also cover South Wonston (1 mile north), Springvale (2 miles south-east), Crawley (3 miles west), Sutton Scotney (3 miles north) and Stoke Charity (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Basingstoke (15 miles north-east), Winchester (4 miles south), Eastleigh (10 miles south), Andover (9 miles north-west), Totton (15 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles south).
Near you in Worthy Down
We work in homes and buildings around Henry Beaufort School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Winchester station, about 3.2 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Royal Hampshire County Hospital (3.5 miles south) and Royal Observer Corps Museum (2.7 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Winnall Moors.
How a storm damage roof report works in Worthy Down
After a storm, safety comes first. Photograph the damage from ground level or a window, and never climb up. Emergency temporary protection, like covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. We survey chimney stacks, gutters and fascias and flat roofs, and people most often book us about damage from fallen branches or debris and water coming in after the storm.
Many homes in small places like Worthy Down face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Worthy Down (SO21)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: 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.
Tips that help
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. They can damage the roof in high winds.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Worthy Down
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
When to book a survey in Worthy Down
Gusts work at anything on a roof that is loose or exposed. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Water coming in after the storm
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Landlords with a home close to Winchester station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Before booking anyone
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What insurance they carry
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, it typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Worthy Down often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- 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.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Let us know about parking near the property
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Worthy Down questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Worthy Down?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Worthy Down is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Worthy Down?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How are storm damage reports priced?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take about one to two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. We will confirm the timing as you book.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
What we cannot see
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Worthy Down
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes