Hampshire · London and the South East
Forest Corner Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports around Forest Corner, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Forest Corner
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How big the roof is
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The property’s address and postcode
- When you need the report by
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Storm damage roof report in Forest Corner
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Your policy document sets out its own definition. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We survey flat roofs, ridges and hips and chimney stacks, and people most frequently book us about damaged gutters and fascias and damage from fallen branches or debris.
Being in a small place like Forest Corner makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Forest Corner (BH24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Forest Corner: your questions answered
Is my home in Forest Corner listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Forest Corner?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
Each policy has its own definition. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but check your own wording.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
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.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Forest Corner often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
More services for Forest Corner
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
A DIY look is useful, 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.
Leaks and storm damage in Forest Corner
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Historic houses such as Avon Tyrrell House, about 3.6 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Forest Corner goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Take an older house close to St John the Baptist: leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Forest Corner is about 1 mile east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. Surveys in Forest Corner work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Forest Corner is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Every address in BH24 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. That includes homes and businesses on Burcombe Lane, St Aubyns Lane and Picket Hill. If you are just outside Forest Corner, we cover Foulford (1 mile south-east), Shobley (1 mile north-east), Hangersley (1 mile north-west), Poulner (1 mile west) and Hightown (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), New Milton (8 miles south-east) and Barton on Sea (9 miles south-east).
What’s near Forest Corner
Typical jobs here are in homes near The London Tavern and Ringwood School Academy, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include St Leonard's Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
Why get it checked now?
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Acting quickly usually means less damage overall. In a small place like Forest Corner, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Forest Corner
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. The report records the flashing and any damp inside.
Clay and concrete tiles
Broken or missing tiles leave the underlay exposed to rain. We photograph each gap.
When to book a survey in Forest Corner
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- New damp or leaks inside
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Anyone responsible for a site like Poulner Infant School will know that a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
What to check before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What insurance they carry
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely