Hampshire · London and the South East
Boyatt Wood Storm Damage Roof Report
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Boyatt Wood. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged ridges and hips
About our storm damage roof report in Boyatt Wood
After a storm, safety comes first. Photograph the damage from the ground or a window, and never climb up. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. We survey gutters and fascias, flat roofs and slate and tile slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are damaged ridges and hips and lead lifted at abutments.
Older cottages and houses around Boyatt Wood may have roofs with little or no underlay. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Finding where it gets in, and whether it is old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. In the loft, damp battens or wet insulation are frequently the first clues.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Boyatt Wood (SO50, SO53)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- A decision on your insurance claim
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
Why it is worth a survey now in Boyatt Wood
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. Our report can then add a clear record. In an older home around Boyatt Wood, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why us?
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Photograph damage inside the house too
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.
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What we do, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes an hour or two at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a smaller place like Boyatt Wood, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Questions from Boyatt Wood
How do I find out if my home in Boyatt Wood is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Boyatt Wood?
Yes, Boyatt Wood is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Boyatt Wood as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you look in the roof space?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It depends on your policy. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.
What does a storm damage report cost?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs are not part of the report.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What we’re asked to look at in Boyatt Wood
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Water coming in after the storm
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Damaged gutters and fascias
If you look after a building such as Crestwood Community School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- What experience they bring
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Leaks and storm damage in Boyatt Wood
Historic houses such as South Stoneham House, about 3.1 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Boyatt Wood goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St. Peter's Church, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Living close to Lakeside Country Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
Boyatt Wood is about 1 mile north-west of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. We provide storm damage roof reports for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Boyatt Wood and nearby. Boyatt Wood is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for storm damage roof reports.
Here we cover the SO50 and SO53 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Lawn Road, Arthur Road and Darwin Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Boyatt Wood: Allbrook (1 mile north), Eastleigh (1 mile south-east), Chandler's Ford (1 mile west), Highbridge (1 mile north-east) and Lord's Wood (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (6 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Totton (8 miles south-west), Hedge End (5 miles south-east) and Romsey (5 miles west).
Local landmarks in Boyatt Wood
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Shakespeare Junior School, Thornden School and Lakeside Country Park. The closest station to Boyatt Wood is Eastleigh station, roughly 0.9 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Eastleigh Museum (0.9 miles south) and Moorgreen Hospital (3.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Flexford Nature Reserve.