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Storm damage roof report in Cadnam, Hampshire
Storm damage roof reports in Cadnam, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Storm damage roof report in Cadnam
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. Our report records both: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. We are often asked to look into slipped or missing slates or tiles and damaged pots on the stack, across flat roofs, flashings and slate and tile slopes.
For a small place like Cadnam, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Cadnam (SO40)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Cadnam
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
What happens on the day
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Rural addresses near Cadnam can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
When you need someone else
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- A price for the repairs
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
Storm damage roof reports in Cadnam: local notes
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Cadnam, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. 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.
Landford Manor lies about 4.6 miles north-west, so building around Cadnam goes back a long way. Older roofs in the area may have lead flashings, valleys and gutters that have been patched many times. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. If you look after a building such as Bartley Church of England Junior School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Cadnam is about 3 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Cadnam and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Cadnam is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for storm damage roof reports. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Surveys in SO40 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Old Lyndhurst Road, White Hart Lane and Southampton Road. We also cover Wittensford (1 mile west), Bartley (1 mile south-east), Copythorne (1 mile north-east), Newbridge (1 mile north) and Winsor (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (11 miles east), Totton (3 miles east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (12 miles east) and Lymington (11 miles south).
Around Cadnam
We work in homes and buildings around The White Hart pub. Cadnam’s nearest station is Ashurst New Forest station, roughly 3.1 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Tatchbury Mount Hospital (2.2 miles east) and National Dairy Museum (3.6 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Copythorne Common.
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, often where nails have rusted. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
Why act early in Cadnam
It helps to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. Outbuildings and barns around Cadnam are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why us?
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Every finding written up with photos
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Cadnam: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Cadnam?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Cadnam, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
Only your insurer can decide that. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.