Hampshire · London and the South East
Colden Common Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports around Colden Common, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Storm damage roof report in Colden Common
After a storm, safety comes first. Take photos from the ground or from windows, and don’t climb onto the roof. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. If you’ve noticed lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and roofs hit by falling trees, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on gutters and fascias, flat roofs and slate and tile slopes alike.
In a smaller place like Colden Common, some roofs face open ground, so wind and driving rain find any weakness in ridges, verges and flashings. A leak that only appears in certain weather often points to an exposed detail. Let us know when it happens when you contact us. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Colden Common (SO21, SO50)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Colden Common
Gusts work at anything on a roof that’s loose or exposed. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Trinity, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Questions to ask before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their track record with similar roofs
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Do not go up a ladder to look.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Colden Common
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. The wider area around Colden Common has a long history of building, with South Stoneham House about 4.8 miles south-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to Shawford station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. Anyone responsible for a site like Colden Common Primary School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Colden Common is about 2 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Colden Common. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the SO21 and SO50 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include St Vigor Way, Ash Close and Birch Close, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Colden Common: Brambridge (1 mile south-west), Nob's Crook (1 mile south-east), Lord's Wood (1 mile south-west), Highbridge (1 mile south-west) and Fisher's Pond (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (4 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Horndean (15 miles south-east), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles west).
Near you in Colden Common
In Colden Common, that means homes and buildings near Thornden School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Shawford station, roughly 1.9 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Wolvesey Castle (4.4 miles north) and Eastleigh Museum (2.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
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Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Colden Common
Do you cover smaller places like Colden Common?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you cover Colden Common?
Yes, Colden Common is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We check everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. You’ll then get the report by email.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Colden Common
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll typically ask about:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
How it works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Colden Common is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. We record any damage we can see.
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. We photograph and describe the damage.