Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Ashley Heath
We carry out storm damage roof reports in Ashley Heath and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
How a storm damage roof report works in Ashley Heath
Wear and tear is normally 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 give an honest view of what we see. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. Common reasons to book are gutters pulled loose in the wind and damaged pots on the stack, on slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and flashings.
In older homes around places like Ashley Heath, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Finding where it gets in, and whether it is old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. In the loft, damp battens or wet insulation are often the first clues.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Ashley Heath (BH24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Ashley Heath
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Leaks and storm damage in Ashley Heath
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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your 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, so check with the council.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Ives Primary & Nursery School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. Take an older house close to All Saints: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Ashley Heath is in Hampshire. Surveys in Ashley Heath work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. Ashley Heath is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for storm damage roof reports. You can also see our page for Southampton.
We survey roofs across BH24 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Local streets include Woolsbridge Road, The Glade and Hill Way, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in St Ives (1 mile east), St Leonards (1 mile south), Avon Castle (2 miles south-east) and Matchams (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Lymington (14 miles south-east), New Milton (10 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles east), Barton on Sea (10 miles south-east), Ashley (10 miles south-east) and Milford on Sea (13 miles south-east).
What’s near Ashley Heath
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ringwood Waldorf School, Ringwood School and Avon Heath Country Park, among other places. Nearby you will also find St Leonard's Hospital (1.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Common questions in Ashley Heath
Do you carry out roof surveys in Ashley Heath?
Yes, Ashley Heath is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Ashley Heath as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ashley Heath?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs are not part of the report.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We are not loss adjusters and do not act for you with the insurer. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
Roof by roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Worn mortar under ridge tiles can let them lift in a storm. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
Slate roofs
Slates often outlast the nails that hold them. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
When to book a survey in Ashley Heath
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, with photos.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Homes near green spaces such as Avon Heath Country Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Before booking anyone
- Their report turnaround times
- What insurance they carry
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
How the survey works
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Ashley Heath, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the roof space where it’s safe.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Tell us about parking before the day
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Roof area
- Which survey package you book
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.