Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Hensting, Hampshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Hensting, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Stains appearing after strong winds
About our storm damage roof report in Hensting
Our storm damage report starts from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It is not a repair quote and does not include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for that. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. If you’ve noticed broken or displaced guttering and slipped or missing slates or tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Roofs in small places like Hensting 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 written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Hensting (SO50)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
You’ll need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Do not go up a ladder to look.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a hamlet or village like Hensting, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there is access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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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, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: 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.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Hensting
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
For landlords with property near Shawford station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Trinity, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Hensting is about 3 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Hensting, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Hampshire, we cover Hensting and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Surveys in SO50 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you are just outside Hensting, we cover Owslebury (1 mile north-east), Owslebury Bottom (1 mile north-east), Baybridge (2 miles east), Morestead (2 miles north) and Lane End (4 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (4 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Eastleigh (3 miles south-west), Fareham (11 miles south), Horndean (14 miles south-east) and Totton (11 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Hensting
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ship Inn, among other places. The closest station to Hensting is Shawford station, roughly 2.2 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St John's Rooms And Chapel (4.3 miles north) and Eastleigh Museum (3.5 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Hensting
To price your survey, we look at:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Hensting, call 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
FAQs for Hensting
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hensting?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Hensting?
Yes, Hensting is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. If it is safe, photograph the damage before it is covered. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Complain to your insurer first. If you’re still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we can’t predict the outcome.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
That’s not something we can promise. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.