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Ashfield Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports around Ashfield, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
What this survey cannot tell you
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- A price for the repairs
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
How a storm damage roof report works in Ashfield
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It’s a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It is not a repair quote and does not include repair costs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. We are frequently asked to look into gaps where slates or tiles have gone and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind, across ridges and hips, flat roofs and flashings.
Many homes in small places like Ashfield face open ground, 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 report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Ashfield (SO51, SO16)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Photograph damage inside the house too
You’ll need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
What happens on the day
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older roofs in small places like Ashfield can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- 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 is access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Before the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Ashfield
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. 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.
Common reasons to book include:
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Landlords with a home close to Romsey station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
What to check before booking
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What experience they bring
- How soon the report will arrive
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Landlord and commercial surveys in Ashfield
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Ashfield. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Landlords and letting agents in Ashfield book surveys as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. We photograph any we find.
Storm damage roof reports around Ashfield
Ashfield lies within about 3 miles of the sea. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, frequently gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. With South Stoneham House about 4.8 miles east, Ashfield sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Boniface, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Anyone responsible for a site like Oasis Academy Lord's Hill will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Ashfield is about 2 miles south of Romsey, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Ashfield can all book storm damage roof reports. Ashfield is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for storm damage roof reports.
We survey roofs across SO51 and SO16 for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Lee Lane, Lee Church Lane and Coldharbour Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Lee (1 mile west), Toothill (1 mile east), Upton (1 mile south-east), Rownhams (1 mile south-east) and Nursling (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (10 miles north-east), Eastleigh (6 miles east), Fareham (14 miles south-east), Totton (3 miles south), Chandler's Ford (4 miles north-east) and Hedge End (8 miles east).
Local landmarks in Ashfield
The closest station to Ashfield is Romsey station, about 2.3 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include King Johns House (2.3 miles north) and Romsey Community Hospital (2.2 miles north). Not far away are Testwood Lakes.
FAQs for Ashfield
Do you cover smaller places like Ashfield?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ashfield?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Take photos from the ground or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We check everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It depends on your policy. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Your policy document will say.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so you know what the roof shows. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.