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Storm damage roof report in Godshill, Hampshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Godshill, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are frequently where flat roof coverings start to peel back. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. We record which are loose or damaged.
Storm damage roof report in Godshill: what you get
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. We note signs of each: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We give an honest view of what we see. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. Common reasons to book are damaged pots on the stack and damaged gutters and fascias, across ridges and hips, flat roofs and flashings.
For a small place like Godshill, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Godshill (SP6)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Practical tips
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
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.
Storm damage roof reports around Godshill
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. Breamore House, about 2.9 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Godshill. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
The streets around a church such as St Giles are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Godshill is in Hampshire. We visit Godshill as part of our work across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Here we cover the SP6 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include Purlieu Lane, Southampton Road and Roger Penny Way, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Godshill: Sandy Balls (1 mile south-west), Criddlestyle (1 mile south-west), Blissford (1 mile south), Frogham (1 mile south) and Stuckton (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Totton (11 miles east), Lymington (15 miles south-east), Romsey (12 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south), Ringwood (6 miles south) and Barton on Sea (14 miles south).
What’s near Godshill
We work in homes and buildings around The Fighting Cocks pub. Other landmarks nearby include Godshill Castle Hill (0.9 miles north-west) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (1.7 miles west). The countryside around Godshill includes Blashford Lakes.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Godshill
Is Godshill within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you cover Godshill?
Yes, Godshill is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
How are storm damage reports priced?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report does not include repair costs.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
There is no single figure. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Your policy document will say.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere like Godshill 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 is safe.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s 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.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Check pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
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What we’re asked to look at in Godshill
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. We record the damage and where it is, backed up with photos.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
Anyone responsible for a site like The Burgate School and Sixth Form will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Questions to ask before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Why it is worth a survey now in Godshill
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Godshill, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
For a price for your roof in Godshill, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- An independent look at the roof
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
What affects the price in Godshill
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Height and safe access
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to let us know when you contact us
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Godshill, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.