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Storm damage roof report in Blackhill, Hampshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Blackhill, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
About our storm damage roof report in Blackhill
We inspect the roof from wherever it can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and higher points, from the loft space and from the roof where it is safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. If part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. Common reasons to book are roofs hit by falling trees and damaged pots on the stack, across ridges and hips, slate and tile slopes and chimney stacks.
For a small place like Blackhill, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned in advance. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- Blackhill (SO51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Blackhill questions
Is my home in Blackhill listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Blackhill within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. If you’re still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we cannot predict the outcome.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What we are asked to look at in Blackhill
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, with photographs.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Loose or torn flashings
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
For landlords with property near Romsey station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What exactly goes into their report
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Estimates of repair costs
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Blackhill
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
Checking the roof from the ground
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Blackhill
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
What happens on the day
It helps 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. The visit usually takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a hamlet or village like Blackhill, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the loft space where it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
Places near Blackhill
What else we do in Blackhill
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. We photograph and describe the damage.
Lead flashings
Lifted flashings let rain run behind them into the roof. The report records the flashing and any damp inside.
Wind, rain and roofs in Blackhill
The wider area around Blackhill has a long history of building, with Landford Manor about 2.7 miles north-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Anyone responsible for a site like Wellow School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Blackhill is about 4 miles north-west of Totton, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Blackhill is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Southampton.
We survey roofs across the SO51 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you are just outside Blackhill, we cover East Wellow (1 mile north-east), Canada (1 mile west), West Wellow (1 mile north-west), Wigley (2 miles south-east) and Newbridge (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Totton (4 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles east), Hedge End (12 miles east) and Lymington (14 miles south).
Near you in Blackhill
In Blackhill, that means homes and buildings near Rockingham Arms and Embley. The closest station to Blackhill is Romsey station, about 4 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Tatchbury Mount Hospital (2.9 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.7 miles north-east). Not far away are Copythorne Common.