Hampshire · London and the South East
Ellingham Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports across Ellingham, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Leave it or get it looked at?
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from ground level if it’s safe. Those photos show the damage as it was. Older cottages and farmhouses around Ellingham can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- A photo-illustrated written report
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Ellingham
After a storm, it’s useful to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We aren’t loss adjusters, and we can’t say whether a claim will be paid. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. Typical surveys look at damaged gutters and fascias and torn or lifted flat roof coverings, across chimney stacks, flashings and slate and tile slopes.
Roofs in small places like Ellingham often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Ellingham (BH24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Storm damage roof reports in Ellingham: local notes
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Anyone responsible for a site like Ringwood School Academy will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary and All Saints, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Ellingham is in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Ellingham and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Ellingham is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for storm damage roof reports. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Every address in BH24 is covered for storm damage roof reports. Close by, we survey roofs in Blashford (1 mile south-east), Ibsley (1 mile north-east), Rockford (1 mile east), Harbridge (1 mile north) and Mockbeggar (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (13 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south-east), New Milton (10 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (11 miles south-east), Marchwood (15 miles east) and Ashley (10 miles south-east).
What’s near Ellingham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Old Beams Inn. Well-known places in the area include Fordingbridge Doll Museum (3.8 miles north) and St Leonard's Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Ellingham includes Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
If you are unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. If that does not resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Do not go up a ladder to look.
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Which survey package you book
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Roof area
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Rural addresses near Ellingham can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Ellingham
Is Ellingham within the area you cover?
Yes. Ellingham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ellingham?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
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 long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. If you’re still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and don’t act for you with the insurer. We give you an independent report of the damage, which you can pass to your insurer.