Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Boarhunt
Storm damage roof reports across Boarhunt, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
How a storm damage roof report works in Boarhunt
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. Common reasons to book are broken or displaced guttering and damaged pots on the stack, across flat roofs, gutters and fascias and chimney stacks.
Many homes in small places like Boarhunt face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Boarhunt (PO17)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Boarhunt?
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. The decision still rests with the insurer.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged pots on the stack
- New damp or leaks inside
If you look after a building such as Cams Hill School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
What to check before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What experience they bring
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Useful tips for Boarhunt property owners
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
If you’re unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. If that doesn’t resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Check the roof from the ground after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Why act early in Boarhunt
Damage left open lets in more rain. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. Older cottages and farmhouses around Boarhunt can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
All our prices include VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What you get with us
- 98% of clients satisfied
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Visits on any day of the week
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a small place like Boarhunt, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Boarhunt roofs and the weather
Boarhunt is within about 2 miles of the coast. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. 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.
Landlords with a home close to Portchester station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Fareham Shopping Centre, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Boarhunt is about 3 miles north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. Surveys in Boarhunt work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire.
Here we cover the PO17 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Other places close to Boarhunt include Southwick (1 mile east), North Fareham (1 mile west), Wallington (2 miles south-west), North Boarhunt (2 miles north) and Fareham Common (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles north-west), Gosport (5 miles south), Havant (7 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-west) and Horndean (6 miles north-east).
Around Boarhunt
The closest station to Boarhunt is Portchester station, roughly 1.6 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Fareham Shopping Centre (2 miles south-west) and Portchester Castle (2.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Boarhunt includes Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
Boarhunt questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Boarhunt?
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.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Boarhunt, take more of a battering?
It can do. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Boarhunt is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage, which you can pass to your insurer.
How do I book a survey in Boarhunt?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run seven days a week.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
Only your insurer can decide that. We record the damage, with photos and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. We note both storm damage and older defects, so it’s clear what we found. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Will you walk on the 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 the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Also in Boarhunt
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are often where flat roof coverings start to peel back. We look at whether the damage is recent or older.
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.