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Storm damage roof report in Dunbridge, Hampshire
Wondering about the roof at a property in Dunbridge? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Dunbridge and across Hampshire.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Dunbridge
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. We note signs of each: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems like corroded nails or worn mortar. We give an honest view of what we see. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. Typical surveys look at torn or lifted flat roof coverings and stains appearing after strong winds, on slate and tile slopes, gutters and fascias and ridges and hips.
Somewhere as small as Dunbridge, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We look at what can safely be seen and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Dunbridge (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Dunbridge 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. With Mottisfont Abbey about 0.7 miles north-east, Dunbridge sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, 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.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Andrew are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. If you look after a building like Awbridge Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. Landlords with a home close to Mottisfont & Dunbridge station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Dunbridge is about 4 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Dunbridge, we can survey the roof. Dunbridge is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: SO51. We also cover the places around Dunbridge: Mottisfont (1 mile north-east), Kimbridge (1 mile south-east), Stonymarsh (1 mile north-east), Carter's Clay (1 mile south-west) and Lockerley (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (8 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south-east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Near you in Dunbridge
In Dunbridge, that means homes and buildings near The Bear And Ragged Staff Public House, among other places. Dunbridge has its own railway station: Mottisfont & Dunbridge station. Nearby you will also find Romsey Community Hospital (3.9 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.5 miles south-east).
How the survey works
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’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Older rural homes like those around Dunbridge can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Dunbridge
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Landlords and agents in Dunbridge book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Dunbridge questions
Will you come out to Dunbridge?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is Dunbridge in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Dunbridge is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t 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 and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
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 looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How long is the visit?
It usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report follows by email.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Honest limits
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Negotiating a claim settlement
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
What happens if roof problems are left?
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. An independent report can follow. For an older or listed building in a place like Dunbridge, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why book with us
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Visits on any day of the week
- An independent look at the roof
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Wind can pull the flashings away from a chimney. We photograph any we find.
Slate roofs
Slates frequently outlast the nails that hold them. We look at whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.