Hampshire · London and the South East
Furzey Lodge Storm Damage Roof Report
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Furzey Lodge, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Broken or displaced guttering
About our storm damage roof report in Furzey Lodge
High winds usually affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Falling branches can cause damage too. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. If you’ve noticed water coming in after the storm and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on slate and tile slopes, flashings and gutters and fascias alike.
Being in a small place like Furzey Lodge makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. It is useful 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.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Furzey Lodge (SO42)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What happens on the day
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere like Furzey Lodge needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the loft space where it is safe.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Let us know about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Furzey Lodge, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Roof area
- Which survey package you book
- Height and safe access
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Common questions in Furzey Lodge
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Furzey Lodge?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Furzey Lodge?
Yes, Furzey Lodge is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. An independent report can add to your evidence, though we cannot predict the outcome.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it’s clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take about one to two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. The report follows by email.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
There is no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Your policy document will say.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
What we’re asked to look at in Furzey Lodge
Storms do not only affect pitched roofs. 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.
Look out for signs like these:
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- New damp or leaks inside
If you look after a building such as Beaulieu Village Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Before booking anyone
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. We record any damage we can see.
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, especially where the nails have corroded. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
Wind, rain and roofs in Furzey Lodge
Furzey Lodge lies within about 4 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. 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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
Historic houses like Beaulieu Palace House, about 1.2 miles east, show how far back building around Furzey Lodge goes. On older roofs nearby, leaks often trace back to lead flashings, valleys and gutters. For landlords with property near Beaulieu Road station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Furzey Lodge is about 5 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Furzey Lodge, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property. Across Hampshire, we cover Furzey Lodge. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Surveys in SO42 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include East Boldre (1 mile south), Beaulieu (1 mile east), Bailey's Hard (2 miles east), The Hummicks (2 miles east) and Dibden Purlieu (4 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Gosport (14 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-east), Fareham (13 miles east), Totton (7 miles north), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (10 miles north-east).
What’s near Furzey Lodge
The closest station to Furzey Lodge is Beaulieu Road station, roughly 2.8 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Lymington New Forest Hospital (4.5 miles south-west) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (1.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Boldre Foreshore.