Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Ashton
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Storm damage roof reports in Ashton.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged ridges and hips
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Ashton
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Which survey package you book
- Height and safe access
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How big the roof is
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
What we need to know
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
- When you need the report by
- What made you get in touch
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Storm damage roof report in Ashton
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Your policy document sets out its own definition. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. The report includes photographs of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. The claim decision rests with your insurer. If you are worried about ridge tiles that have come loose and slipped or missing slates or tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roofs, slate and tile slopes and chimney stacks alike.
Many homes in small places like Ashton face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Ashton (SO32)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
Storm damage roof reports in Ashton: local notes
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Peter, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Take a building like Bishops Waltham Infant School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Ashton is about 5 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Ashton and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Ashton is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. Southampton is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the SO32 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. If you are just outside Ashton, we cover Upham (1 mile north-west), Bishop's Waltham (1 mile south), Durley Street (1 mile south-west), Lower Upham (1 mile west) and Wintershill (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (12 miles south), Havant (13 miles south-east), Eastleigh (5 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (10 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Ashton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Swanmore College of Technology. For rail, the closest station is Botley station, roughly 4 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.1 miles south) and Moorgreen Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Ashton includes Beacon Hill and Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
Tips that help
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. We don’t deal with the insurer on your behalf.
Check the roof from the ground after strong winds. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Around Ashton, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is 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.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Common questions in Ashton
Do you cover Ashton?
Yes, Ashton is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ashton?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
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.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We are not loss adjusters and do not act for you with the insurer. We give you an independent report of the damage, which you can pass to your insurer.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details when booking.
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Ashton?
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. Your insurer still makes the decision.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Landlords with a home close to Botley station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Before booking anyone
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What exactly goes into their report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely