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Storm Damage Roof Report in Hardley
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Hardley, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damaged gutters and fascias
How a storm damage roof report works in Hardley
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Take photos from the ground or from windows, and do not climb onto the roof. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. We survey slate and tile slopes, chimney stacks and gutters and fascias, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are loose or torn flashings and ridge tiles that have come loose.
Somewhere as small as Hardley, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We look at everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Hardley (SO45)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
FAQs for Hardley
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Hardley, take more of a battering?
Often, yes. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Hardley is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hardley?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We are not loss adjusters and don’t act for you with the insurer. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is not typically covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from the ground if it’s safe. Those photos show the damage as it was. Older cottages and farmhouses around Hardley can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hardley
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Storm damage roof reports around Hardley
Hardley lies within about 2 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings. With Beaulieu Palace House about 2.9 miles south-west, Hardley sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like The New Forest Academy, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. The streets around a church such as St Anne are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Hardley is about 2 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. In Hardley, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire.
We survey roofs across SO45 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Harrier Way, Harrier Green and Falconer Court. If you are just outside Hardley, we cover Little Holbury (1 mile south), Holbury (1 mile south), Frostlane (1 mile north), Roughdown (1 mile south) and Blackfield (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Gosport (11 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north), Fareham (9 miles east), Totton (7 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (10 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Hardley
In Hardley, that means homes and buildings near Manor Church of England Infant School. Hardley’s nearest station is Netley station, roughly 3.3 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Royal South Hants Hospital (5.1 miles north) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (2.9 miles west). The countryside around Hardley includes Mercury Marshes.
The survey, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere as small as Hardley, 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.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
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When to book a survey in Hardley
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Damaged ridges and hips
- New damp or leaks inside
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
If you let a flat or house near Netley station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. We do not deal with the insurer on your behalf.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Height and safe access
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to let us know when you contact us
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.