Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Brook, Hampshire
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Brook, with photographs and a written report.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- New damp or leaks inside
How it works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older rural homes like those around Brook can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the roof space where it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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About our storm damage roof report in Brook
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We’re not loss adjusters and cannot tell you if your claim will succeed. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. We’re often asked to look into stains appearing after strong winds and damage from fallen branches or debris, across gutters and fascias, slate and tile slopes and flat roofs.
Many homes in small places like Brook face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Brook (SO43)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Brook
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
What else we do in Brook
Brook questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Brook?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Brook is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Is my home in Brook listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
What does a storm damage report cost?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. Repair costs are not part of the report.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is 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.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Height and safe access
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Leaks and storm damage in Brook
Landford Manor, about 4.1 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Brook. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
Brook is about 4 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. Surveys in Brook work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Brook is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for storm damage roof reports. Southampton is in our area too.
Every address in SO43 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Brook include Wittensford (1 mile east), Cadnam (1 mile east), Minstead (2 miles south), Newbridge (2 miles north-east) and Bramshaw (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Eastleigh (12 miles east), Totton (4 miles east), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north-east), Hedge End (13 miles east), Lymington (12 miles south) and Romsey (7 miles north-east).
Near you in Brook
In Brook, that means homes and buildings near Green Dragon Inn and the streets around them. Brook’s nearest station is Ashurst New Forest station, about 4.2 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3.5 miles east). Open spaces near Brook include Copythorne Common.
What we are asked to look at in Brook
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
If you let a flat or house near Ashurst New Forest station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What experience they bring
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Why it’s worth a survey now in Brook
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from the ground if it’s safe. That keeps a record of how it looked. Older cottages and farmhouses around Brook 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.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- 98% of customers satisfied
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. Each one is recorded with photos.
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. We photograph each gap.