Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Fordingbridge
Wondering about the roof at a property in Fordingbridge? You can book a storm damage roof report in Fordingbridge and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damaged pots on the stack
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Fordingbridge
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. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. Common reasons to book are roofs hit by falling trees and water coming in after the storm, across ridges and hips, gutters and fascias and flat roofs.
Older cottages and houses around Fordingbridge may have roofs with little or no underlay. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there is little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Whether it is long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
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.
- Location
- Fordingbridge (SP6)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price storm damage roof reports
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- House, block, shop or office
- The size of the roof
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What to let us know when you get in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- When you need the report by
- What made you get in touch
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Fordingbridge
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit typically takes an hour or two for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Fordingbridge, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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When to book a survey in Fordingbridge
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. We record the damage and where it is, with photos.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- New damp or leaks inside
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
If you look after a building such as Fordingbridge Junior School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Common questions in Fordingbridge
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Fordingbridge?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is Fordingbridge within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. If it is safe, photograph the damage before it’s covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details when booking.
What you can safely check yourself
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Fordingbridge
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. With Breamore House about 2.8 miles north, Fordingbridge sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Mary's Church, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Fordingbridge is in Hampshire. Fordingbridge is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Southampton is in our area too.
Every address in SP6 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on High Street, Station Road and Picket Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. Main roads around Fordingbridge include the A338 and B3078. Close by, we survey roofs in Horseport (1 mile south-east), Tinkers Cross (1 mile north), Lower Burgate (1 mile north-east), Criddlestyle (1 mile east) and Stuckton (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (13 miles east), Romsey (14 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south-east), Ringwood (6 miles south), Barton on Sea (14 miles south-east) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Fordingbridge
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Ship Inn and The Burgate School and Sixth Form and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Godshill Castle Hill (1.6 miles north-east) and Fordingbridge Museum (less than half a mile south-east). The countryside around Fordingbridge includes Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Acting quickly normally means less damage overall. Homes in smaller places like Fordingbridge can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- Prices that include VAT
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out