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Storm Damage Roof Report in Downton
An independent record of roof damage after a storm around Downton, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Water coming in after the storm
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge and hip tiles take the full force of the wind. We record any that have lifted, cracked or come away.
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. We record both the storm damage and the older wear.
Storm damage roof report in Downton: what you get
Our storm damage report starts from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It doesn’t price the repairs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. If you are worried about cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and torn or lifted flat roof coverings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Many homes in small places like Downton face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
You receive the findings 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
- Downton (SO41)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Also near Downton
More services for Downton
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Downton
Downton is within about 1 mile of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. With Highcliffe Castle about 4.2 miles west, Downton sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Take a building like Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Downton is about 3 miles west of Lymington, in Hampshire. In Downton, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Hampshire coverage includes Downton and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
We survey roofs across the SO41 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Hordle Lane and Shorefield Road or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Downton include Leagreen (1 mile east), Hordle (1 mile north), Ashley (2 miles north-west), Barton on Sea (2 miles west) and New Milton (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Totton (13 miles north), Lymington (3 miles east), Hythe (13 miles north-east), Ringwood (10 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (12 miles north-east) and Marchwood (13 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Downton
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Arnewood School. For rail, the closest station is New Milton station, roughly 2 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Lymington New Forest Hospital (3.7 miles north-east) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (2.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Milford on Sea LNR.
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. For a village or hamlet like Downton, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the loft space where it is safe.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Downton
Landlords and building managers frequently need a written record after a storm. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
If you own a rental within reach of New Milton station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- What the survey won’t cover
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the price includes VAT
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Downton
Is my home in Downton listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is the coastal weather around Downton hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows, and Downton is within about 1 mile of the coast.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. You’ll then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
How do I book a survey in Downton?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run seven days a week.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.