Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Crowdhill
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Crowdhill, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- New damp or leaks inside
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Crowdhill?
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. People typically call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
People normally book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Loose or torn flashings
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
Take a building like Wyvern Technology College: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Before booking anyone
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Storm damage roof report in Crowdhill: what you get
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there’s access, and the roof itself where that is safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. We note any part we couldn’t see. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. We survey gutters and fascias, chimney stacks and slate and tile slopes, and people most often book us about gutters pulled loose in the wind and damage from fallen branches or debris.
Somewhere as small as Crowdhill, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. 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.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Crowdhill (SO50)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we do, 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. It normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Rural addresses near Crowdhill can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. We photograph and describe the damage.
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
Crowdhill roofs and the weather
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. South Stoneham House, about 4.4 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Crowdhill. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Eastleigh station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Trinity, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Crowdhill is about 2 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Crowdhill for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Hampshire coverage includes Crowdhill and the places around it. Southampton is in our area too.
Here we cover the SO50 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include Chestnut Drive and Winchester Road, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Crowdhill, we cover Fisher's Pond (1 mile north), Nob's Crook (1 mile north-west), Colden Common (1 mile north-west), Lord's Wood (1 mile north-west) and Bishopstoke (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (6 miles north), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Fareham (10 miles south-east), Horndean (14 miles east), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (4 miles west).
Landmarks near Crowdhill
Around Crowdhill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The King's School Senior and The Fox & Hounds pub, among other places. Crowdhill’s nearest station is Eastleigh station, roughly 2.2 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Eastleigh Museum (2.3 miles west) and Moorgreen Hospital (3.6 miles south). Open spaces near Crowdhill include Twyford Down and Shawford Down.
Honest limits
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Crowdhill
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Crowdhill
Will you come out to Crowdhill?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Crowdhill?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It varies by policy. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but check your own wording.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our reports start from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report does not include repair costs.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not 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.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we can’t say how it will turn out.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Crowdhill
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it is better to know. Our report gives an honest view of both, so you know what the roof shows. Around Crowdhill, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.