Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Copythorne, Hampshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm around Copythorne, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
How a storm damage roof report works in Copythorne
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We give an honest view of what we see. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. If you’ve noticed damaged gutters and fascias and slates and tiles blown off the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ridges and hips, chimney stacks and slate and tile slopes alike.
For a small place like Copythorne, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned in advance. It’s useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Copythorne (SO40)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, particularly where the nails have corroded. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. The report notes any damage to the stack.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older roofs in small places like Copythorne can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
Related advice
Copythorne roofs and the weather
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Copythorne, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. The wider area around Copythorne has a long history of building, with Landford Manor about 4.6 miles north-west. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
For landlords with property near Ashurst New Forest station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. Anyone responsible for a site like Copythorne CofE Infant 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.
Copythorne is about 2 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. Copythorne is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Copythorne is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
All of SO40 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include Pound Lane, Vicarage Lane and Copythorne Crescent. If you’re just outside Copythorne, we cover Winsor (1 mile south-east), Newbridge (1 mile north-west), Cadnam (1 mile south-west), Bartley (1 mile south) and Ower (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (11 miles east), Lymington (12 miles south) and Romsey (6 miles north-east).
What’s near Copythorne
In Copythorne, that means homes and buildings near Compass Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Copythorne is Ashurst New Forest station, about 3.1 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Eling Experience (3.2 miles east) and Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.3 miles east). The countryside around Copythorne includes Copythorne Common.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Copythorne
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Copythorne questions
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Copythorne, take more of a battering?
Often, yes. Within about 5 miles of the sea, as Copythorne is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Will you come out to Copythorne?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it is not resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
How do I book a survey in Copythorne?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It does not include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for those.
Other services in Copythorne
Why get it checked now?
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from ground level if it’s safe. That keeps a record of how it looked. Older cottages and farmhouses around Copythorne can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What you get with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Package prices that include VAT
- A photo-illustrated written report
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Copythorne
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. We record the damage and where it is, with photos.
Common reasons to book include:
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Before booking anyone
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Their insurance cover