Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Highcliffe
Storm damage roof reports in Highcliffe and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes about one to two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a smaller place like Highcliffe, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
How to prepare
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
How a storm damage roof report works in Highcliffe
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It’s a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It does not price the repairs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. 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. We survey gutters and fascias, flashings and ridges and hips, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are new damp or leaks inside and broken or displaced guttering.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Highcliffe can let water in, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it is not always obvious where it starts. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Highcliffe (SO23, SO21, SO20)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. Our report can then add a clear record. Around Highcliffe, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, especially where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Highcliffe
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
- Every finding written up with photos
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Towns and villages near Highcliffe
What else we do in Highcliffe
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Common roof problems in Highcliffe
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
Look out for signs like these:
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Roofs hit by falling trees
If you let a flat or house near Winchester station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
What to check before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. We record what we find.
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. We record any damage we can see.
Highcliffe roofs and the weather
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Highcliffe means lost rooms as well as repairs. Take a building like All Saints Church of England Primary School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Highcliffe is about 1 mile east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Bookings from Highcliffe are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Highcliffe is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
We survey roofs across SO23, SO21 and SO20 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Moss Road, Vale Road and Domum Road, all of which we cover. With the M3 and A31 close by, Highcliffe is easy for us to reach for storm damage roof reports. We also cover Bar End (1 mile south-west), Winchester (1 mile west), Hyde (1 mile north-west), St Cross (1 mile south-west) and Abbotts Barton (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Eastleigh (6 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (13 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (6 miles south-west) and Hedge End (10 miles south).
Around Highcliffe
Around Highcliffe, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St. Cross Park, Leigh House Hospital and Heart in Hand pub. For rail, the closest station is Winchester station, about 1.1 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find St John's Rooms And Chapel (within half a mile north-west) and Wolvesey Castle (under half a mile west). Green spaces nearby include Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Highcliffe
How do I find out if my home in Highcliffe is listed?
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.
Is Highcliffe within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What do I do if water is coming in?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Checking the roof from the ground
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.