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Storm damage roof report in Botley, Hampshire
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a storm damage roof report in Botley and across Hampshire.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Damaged pots on the stack
About our storm damage roof report in Botley
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. We’re often asked to look into damaged gutters and fascias and damaged ridges and hips, on flashings, flat roofs and gutters and fascias.
Houses in smaller places like Botley can stand more in the open, so wind and driving rain find any weakness in ridges, verges and flashings. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that’s a useful clue. It is useful to know when and where the water appears. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Botley (SO30)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Anything about access we should know
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
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Common questions in Botley
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Botley?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Is my home in Botley listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Only from ground level or from windows. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level, and we’ll record the rest.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Complain to your insurer first. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, but we can’t say how it will turn out.
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Estimates of repair costs
- A decision on your insurance claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Botley
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
Wind, rain and roofs in Botley
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Botley, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Historic houses such as South Stoneham House, about 4.6 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Botley goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Botley station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Botley is about 1 mile east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. In Botley, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Botley is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work.
Storm damage roof reports in SO30 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on High Street, Boswell Close and Bailey Close. Main roads around Botley include the A334. We also cover the places around Botley: Boorley Green (1 mile north), Curdridge (2 miles east), Curbridge (2 miles south-east), Durley (2 miles north) and Horton Heath (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Winchester (10 miles north), Gosport (9 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (5 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Around Botley
In Botley, that means homes and buildings near Wildern School, Wildern School and The Dolphin Hotel The Dolphin Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Botley station, about 0.8 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Moorgreen Hospital (2.2 miles north-west) and Netley Castle (4.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Swanwick Lakes.
Leave it or get it looked at?
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it is better to know. Our report gives an honest view of both, so there are no surprises later. On a bungalow or cottage around Botley, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- A written report with photos
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Prices that include VAT
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Botley and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Botley?
A storm frequently finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Anyone responsible for a site like Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- What experience they bring
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
What happens on the day
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey typically takes between one and two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a smaller place like Botley, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.