Hampshire · London and the South East
Barton on Sea Storm Damage Roof Report
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Barton on Sea from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Storm damage roof report in Barton on Sea
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. We note signs of each: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems like corroded nails or worn mortar. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. Common reasons to book are flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and gutters pulled loose in the wind, across chimney stacks, gutters and fascias and flashings.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Barton on Sea can let water in, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp on a chimney breast isn’t always rain from above, which is why it is worth tracing properly. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Barton on Sea (BH25)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Which survey package you book
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
There are 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.
What to tell us when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The property’s address and postcode
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Why get it checked now?
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Acting quickly typically means less damage overall. Around Barton on Sea, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, particularly where trees overhang. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Barton on Sea
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Also near Barton on Sea
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Storm damage roof reports around Barton on Sea
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Barton on Sea, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, often gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. The wider area around Barton on Sea has a long history of building, with Highcliffe Castle about 2.2 miles west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take an older house close to Parish Church of St Magdalene: leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as New Milton Infant School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Barton on Sea is in Hampshire. We cover Barton on Sea and the rest of Hampshire. Barton on Sea is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for storm damage roof reports. There is also a page for Southampton.
We cover every part of BH25 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Local streets include Barton Drive, Heathy Close and Barton Way, and we cover them all. Other places close to Barton on Sea include New Milton (1 mile north), Ashley (2 miles north-east) and Downton (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (14 miles north-east), Lymington (5 miles east), Hythe (14 miles north-east), Ringwood (9 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (13 miles north-east) and Marchwood (14 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Barton on Sea
Around Barton on Sea, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Arnewood School, The Arnewood School and The George Centre pub. Barton on Sea’s nearest station is New Milton station, roughly 1 mile north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Highcliffe Castle (2.2 miles west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.5 miles east). For a walk, there is Milford on Sea LNR.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. Our report says whether it looks freshly damaged or worn over time.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Barton on Sea?
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. People usually call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Lead lifted at abutments
If you own a rental within reach of New Milton station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Their insurance cover
How it works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can safely be seen, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Homes around Barton on Sea frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Barton on Sea: your questions answered
Is Barton on Sea within the area you cover?
Yes, Barton on Sea is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Barton on Sea?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is not normally covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
That’s not something we can promise. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
What we cannot see
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- The outcome of a claim
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Flashings