Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Highwood
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Highwood, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. The report shows each damaged area.
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. The report notes any damage to the stack.
How a storm damage roof report works in Highwood
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Your policy document sets out its own definition. We don’t decide whether a storm met that test. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. The report includes photographs of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We survey ridges and hips, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes, and people most often book us about water coming in after the storm and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks.
Somewhere as small as Highwood, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are 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’s worth finding the cause soon.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Highwood (BH24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Highwood
What else we do in Highwood
Storm damage roof reports around Highwood
The wider area around Highwood has a long history of building, with Avon Tyrrell House about 4.6 miles south. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Take an older house close to St John the Baptist: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Poulner Infant School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Highwood is about 2 miles north-east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Highwood is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Hampshire coverage includes Highwood. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
All of BH24 is covered for storm damage roof reports. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Hangersley (1 mile south), Rockford (1 mile north-west), Shobley (1 mile south-east), Forest Corner (1 mile south-east) and Blashford (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (12 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), New Milton (9 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (10 miles south-east) and Dibden Purlieu (15 miles east).
Near you in Highwood
We work in homes and buildings around Ringwood School Academy and Alice Lisle Inn, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include St Leonard's Hospital (5.5 miles south-west). Not far away are Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. 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 Highwood, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- 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
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Highwood and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Checking the roof 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.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
How we price storm damage roof reports
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Height and safe access
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Which survey package you book
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to tell us when you contact us
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. They can damage the roof in high winds.
Common questions in Highwood
Do you cover smaller places like Highwood?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I find out if my home in Highwood is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Highwood?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
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.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. We’ll confirm the timing when you book.