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Storm damage roof report in Carter's Clay, Hampshire
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Carter's Clay. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Storm damage roof reports around Carter's Clay
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. Historic houses such as Mottisfont Abbey, about 1.9 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Carter's Clay goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Awbridge Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Carter's Clay is about 4 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Bookings from Carter's Clay are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Carter's Clay is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
We work across SO51 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on The Banks and Carter's Clay Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Carter's Clay include Lockerley (1 mile north-west), Awbridge (1 mile south-east), Dunbridge (1 mile north-east), Kimbridge (2 miles north-east) and Sherfield English (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (11 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
What’s near Carter's Clay
We work in homes and buildings around Kings Arms Public House and the streets around them. Carter's Clay’s nearest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 1.2 miles north-east. A little further out are Romsey Community Hospital (4 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.4 miles south-east).
About our storm damage roof report in Carter's Clay
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Check your own policy wording. We don’t decide whether a storm met that test. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. The report includes photos of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. The claim decision rests with your insurer. We survey chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and flashings, and people most frequently book us about damaged ridges and hips and torn or lifted flat roof coverings.
In a village or hamlet like Carter's Clay, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Carter's Clay (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a hamlet or village like Carter's Clay, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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 safely be seen, including the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
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Prices for storm damage roof reports in Carter's Clay
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
Flat roof coverings
Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. They can damage the roof in high winds.
Also near Carter's Clay
Other services in Carter's Clay
Common roof problems in Carter's Clay
Branches and trees frequently come down on roofs during storms. We record the damage and where it is, with photos.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Roofs hit by falling trees
For landlords with property near Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Before you book anyone
- What experience they bring
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What the survey won’t cover
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Carter's Clay: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Carter's Clay?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Carter's Clay?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground, and we will record the rest.