Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Abshot
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Abshot from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. You will have your own independent record to refer to.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
Storm damage roof report in Abshot
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. If you’ve noticed flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and damaged pots on the stack, we can find out what’s behind it, on flashings, gutters and fascias and chimney stacks alike.
In a village or hamlet like Abshot, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We check what can safely be seen and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Abshot (PO14)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Abshot
Also in Abshot
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Abshot?
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
Problems we come across often include:
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Loose or torn flashings
If you own a rental within reach of Swanwick station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
What to check before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Landlord and commercial surveys in Abshot
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Abshot. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
Wind, rain and roofs in Abshot
Abshot lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where storms can bring strong gusts off the sea. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
If you look after a building like Locks Heath Infant School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. Shop and office owners around Fareham Shopping Centre may find that water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
Abshot is about 3 miles west of Fareham, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Abshot, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property. Abshot is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the PO14 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you’re just outside Abshot, we cover Hook (1 mile west), Titchfield Common (1 mile north-east), Locks Heath (1 mile north), Warsash (1 mile north-west) and Titchfield (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north), Fareham (3 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Near you in Abshot
Typical jobs here are in homes near Jolly Farmer Public House and Brookfield Community School and Language College, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Swanwick station, roughly 2 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Fareham Community Hospital (1.7 miles north) and Carron Row Farm Museum (1.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Abshot includes Holly Hill Woodland Park.
How it works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older rural homes like those around Abshot can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Roof by roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. Each one is recorded with photos.
Lead flashings
Old flashings that were already loose can give way in a storm. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Which survey package you book
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Abshot
Is my home in Abshot listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Abshot?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is not typically covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Prices start 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.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. If it is safe, photograph the damage before it is covered. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.