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Storm damage roof report in Ashley, Hampshire
Storm damage roof reports in Ashley and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Water coming in after the storm
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Ashley
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. We’re often asked to look into broken or displaced guttering and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks, across ridges and hips, chimney stacks and flashings.
In a smaller place like Ashley, some roofs face open ground, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. A leak that only appears in certain weather frequently points to an exposed detail. Let us know when it happens when you contact us. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
The written findings come 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
- Ashley (BH25, SO41)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Ashley
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Loose or torn flashings
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Ashley Junior School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Before booking anyone
- What happens after the report arrives
- When you will get the report
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Nearby places to Ashley
What else we do in Ashley
Checking the roof from the ground
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Being in a smaller place like Ashley does not change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It’s useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the loft space where it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Check the roof from the ground after strong winds. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Ashley roofs and the weather
Ashley is within about 2 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Highcliffe Castle, about 3.5 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ashley. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near New Milton station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. For an older house near a landmark like St. Peter's Church, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Ashley is about 4 miles west of Lymington, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Ashley and the rest of Hampshire. Across Hampshire, we cover Ashley and the places around it. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the BH25 and SO41 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. You’ll find streets like Franklin Road, Miller Close and Manor Road. We also cover the places around Ashley: New Milton (1 mile south-west), Hordle (1 mile east), Bashley (1 mile north-west), Tiptoe (1 mile north-east) and Barton on Sea (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (4 miles east), Hythe (13 miles north-east), Ringwood (8 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (12 miles north-east) and Marchwood (12 miles north-east).
Near you in Ashley
We work in homes and buildings around The Plough Public House, The Arnewood School and Ballard School. Ashley’s nearest station is New Milton station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (1.4 miles west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (4.3 miles east). Not far away are Milford on Sea LNR.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. Our report can then add a clear record. Around Ashley, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why us?
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Surveys seven days a week
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Ashley
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Ashley, take more of a battering?
It can do. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Ashley is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
How do I find out if my home in Ashley is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it is not resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
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. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Do you work in Ashley?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Ashley.
What we can’t see
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Acting for you with the insurer
- A decision on your insurance claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks