Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Broadgate
Storm damage roof reports across Broadgate, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
Storm damage roof report in Broadgate
Our storm damage report starts from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It doesn’t price the repairs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. We are frequently asked to look into loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and torn or lifted flat roof coverings, across ridges and hips, flashings and chimney stacks.
For a small place like Broadgate, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Broadgate (SO51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Broadgate
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. About 4.9 miles south lies South Stoneham House, a reminder of how long the area around Broadgate has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Ampfield Church of England Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mark, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. Landlords with a home close to Chandlers Ford station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Broadgate is about 2 miles north-west of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. If you’re in Broadgate, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Every address in SO51 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include Hook Road, Broadgate Farm and Woodlea Way. We also cover the places around Broadgate: Knapp (1 mile north-west), Ampfield (1 mile west), Gosport (1 mile west), Crampmoor (2 miles west) and Lower Slackstead (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (4 miles south-east), Fareham (14 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (7 miles south-west) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Broadgate
Around Broadgate, our work takes us to homes and buildings near White Horse Public House and Thornden School. The nearest railway station is Chandlers Ford station, roughly 1.8 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Romsey Community Hospital (3.2 miles west) and Eastleigh Museum (3.5 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Flexford Nature Reserve.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older roofs in small places like Broadgate can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- 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.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
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Prices for storm damage roof reports in Broadgate
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How big the roof is
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to let us know when you contact us
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Anything about access we should know
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we can’t see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- How your policy defines a storm
- A decision on your insurance claim
- A price for the repairs
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
Leave it or get it looked at?
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. Our report can then add a clear record. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Broadgate, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Prices that include VAT
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Common questions in Broadgate
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Broadgate?
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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Broadgate?
Yes, Broadgate is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
There’s no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Your policy document will say.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Safely, from the ground or a window. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details as you book.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We’ll confirm the timing when booking.
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Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. We do not deal with the insurer on your behalf.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.