Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Ashley, Hampshire
We carry out storm damage roof reports in Ashley and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damaged pots on the stack
Storm damage roof report in Ashley: what you get
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. We note signs of each: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. If you’ve noticed roofs hit by falling trees and ridge tiles that have come loose, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Ashley, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We check everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Where
- Ashley (SO20)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Ashley
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. With Mottisfont Abbey about 4.3 miles south-west, Ashley sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you let a flat or house near Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Ashley is about 6 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. In Ashley, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Hampshire, we cover Ashley and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
We cover every part of SO20 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. If you are just outside Ashley, we cover Little Somborne (1 mile north), Up Somborne (1 mile north-east), King's Somborne (1 mile west), Lower Slackstead (3 miles south) and Braishfield (4 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (6 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (11 miles south), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south-east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Ashley
Ashley’s nearest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 5 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Royal Hampshire County Hospital (5.4 miles east).
Checking the roof from ground level
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Common roof problems in Ashley
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. What happens next is up to the insurer.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
Take an older house close to St Mary's Church: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Before you book anyone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Their report turnaround times
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What exactly goes into their report
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Wind can pull the flashings away from a chimney. We photograph any we find.
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take between one and two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere like Ashley needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Ashley: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Ashley is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover Ashley?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Ashley as anywhere else.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
Each policy has its own definition. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but your policy sets the actual test.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The written report follows by email.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We’re not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
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What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Height and safe access
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ashley
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.