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Storm Damage Roof Report in Crow

Wondering about the roof at a property in Crow? You can book a storm damage roof report in Crow and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.

  • Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
  • Holes or cracks caused by debris
  • Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles

Storm damage roof reports in Crow

How a storm damage roof report works in Crow

After a storm, safety comes first. Photograph the damage from the ground or a window, and never climb up. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. Common reasons to book are lead lifted at abutments and damaged ridges and hips, across flat roofs, ridges and hips and flashings.

In a village or hamlet like Crow, 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, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.

The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.

Location
Crow (BH24)
Wider area
Hampshire
Price
From £150 inc. VAT
Reports
A written report with photos, by email
Appointments
Weekdays and weekends
Insured
Professional indemnity and public liability
Call
07833 053749
Updated
27 October 2026
Illustration of a house under storm clouds with slates blown off the roof and a clipboard checklist

Leave it or get it looked at?

Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Acting quickly normally means less damage overall. For an older or listed building in a place like Crow, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.

Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.

Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Crow

  • Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
  • Over 5,000 surveys carried out
  • Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
  • Prices that include VAT

Read our cost guide or our case studies.

Practical tips

These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:

  • Keep a note of the date of the storm
  • Take photos of stains and damp inside
  • Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
  • Check how your policy defines a storm

Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You will have your own independent record to refer to.

Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. They can damage the roof in high winds.

What a storm damage roof report looks like in Crow

The wider area around Crow has a long history of building, with Avon Tyrrell House about 2.4 miles south-east. 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. 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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.

Anyone responsible for a site like Ringwood Junior School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.

Crow is in Hampshire. Anywhere in Crow, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Hampshire coverage includes Crow and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Southampton.

Storm damage roof reports in BH24 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Barrack Lane, Wood End Road and Crow Lane. We also cover the places around Crow: Upper Kingston (1 mile west), Hightown (1 mile north), Bagnum (1 mile south), Ringwood (1 mile north-west) and Poulner (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (13 miles north-east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), New Milton (7 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (8 miles south-east), Dibden Purlieu (15 miles east) and Marchwood (14 miles east).

Around Crow

Typical jobs here are in homes near Ringwood School and The Elm Tree Inn. A little further out are St Leonard's Hospital (4.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.

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The survey, step by step

The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like Crow can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.

  1. First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
  2. We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
  3. Each area of damage is photographed and described.
  4. The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
  5. We send you the report by email for your insurer.

Preparing for the visit

  • For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
  • Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
  • Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at

Book a survey

Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.

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Related advice

Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Crow

Is my home in Crow listed or in a conservation area?

Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.

Do you carry out roof surveys in Crow?

Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Crow is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.

Will you check the loft?

If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.

Will you fly a drone over my roof?

Yes, where it applies and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.

Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?

Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from ground level first if it’s safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.

How do I book a survey in Crow?

To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.

Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?

Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.

What this survey can’t tell you

Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:

  • Whether your insurer will pay the claim
  • How your policy defines a storm
  • Estimates of repair costs

If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.

What we check

  • Gutters and fascias
  • Flashings
  • Chimney stacks
  • Ridges and hips
  • Flat roofs
  • Slate and tile slopes

Roof by roof

Chimney stacks

Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. The report notes any damage to the stack.

Ridge and hip tiles

Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.

For landlords and managing agents

We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.

Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Crow. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.

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