Hampshire · London and the South East
Foulford Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports around Foulford, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Foulford 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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. The wider area around Foulford has a long history of building, with Avon Tyrrell House about 3.3 miles south. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take a building like Ringwood School Academy: a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. 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.
Foulford is in Hampshire. We provide storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Foulford and the surrounding area. Our Hampshire coverage includes Foulford and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
We cover every part of BH24 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Other places close to Foulford include Forest Corner (1 mile north-west), Shobley (1 mile north), Hangersley (1 mile north-west), Hightown (1 mile south-west) and Poulner (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Totton (11 miles north-east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), New Milton (7 miles south-east) and Barton on Sea (8 miles south-east).
What’s near Foulford
Well-known places in the area include St Leonard's Hospital (5.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Foulford include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Foulford
Our storm damage report starts from £150. It’s a written report with photographs, sent by email. It is not a repair quote and doesn’t include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for that. 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. Common reasons to book are lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and new damp or leaks inside, on flat roofs, flashings and ridges and hips.
Roofs in small places like Foulford often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Foulford (BH24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Foulford
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How big the roof is
- House, block, shop or office
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What we need to know
We’ll usually ask about:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It usually takes about one to two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Foulford, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Check pets are kept safely away
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Booking a survey
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
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Foulford: your questions answered
Is Foulford within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Foulford?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Foulford as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from the ground first if it is safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it is not resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.
Honest limits
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Foulford
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
Ridge and hip tiles
The ridge and hips are among the most exposed parts of a roof. The survey notes loose, cracked or missing ridge and hip tiles.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.