Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Dibden Purlieu
An independent record of roof damage after a storm around Dibden Purlieu, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
Storm damage roof report in Dibden Purlieu
We inspect the roof from wherever it can safely be seen: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there’s access, and the roof itself where that’s safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. If part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. If you’ve noticed flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and damaged gutters and fascias, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Dibden Purlieu, some roofs face open ground, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that is a useful clue. It helps to know when and where the water appears. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Dibden Purlieu (SO45)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Dibden Purlieu property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
Towns and villages near Dibden Purlieu
Other services in Dibden Purlieu
Wind, rain and roofs in Dibden Purlieu
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Dibden Purlieu, where storms can bring strong gusts off the sea. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you live in an older home near St. Andrew's Church and Centre, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. For businesses in and around places such as Westquay, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters. If you let a flat or house near Southampton Town Quay station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Dibden Purlieu is about 4 miles south of Southampton, in Hampshire. Roofs in Dibden Purlieu get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the SO45 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Haynes Way, Beaulieu Road and Noads Way and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Dibden Purlieu: Hythe (1 mile north-east), Dibden (1 mile north-west), The Hummicks (3 miles south), Beaulieu (3 miles south-west) and Marchwood (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (12 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north), Fareham (9 miles east), Totton (6 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles north).
Landmarks near Dibden Purlieu
Around Dibden Purlieu, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Testwood School and Noadswood School. The nearest railway station is Southampton Town Quay station, about 2.8 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (2.8 miles south-west) and Netley Castle (2.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Mercury Marshes.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What you cannot 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.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, so you’re not relying only on your own photos. Arranging work in a smaller place like Dibden Purlieu is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Photos and a written report every time
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
What we do, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit usually takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Being in a smaller place like Dibden Purlieu doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Dibden Purlieu
Will you come out to Dibden Purlieu?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Dibden Purlieu, take more of a battering?
It can do. Dibden Purlieu is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when you book.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Old flashings that were already loose can give way in a storm. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
Clay and concrete tiles
Older tiles held only by nibs, without nails or clips, can lift more easily. We record what we can see of the fixings.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Dibden Purlieu, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.