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Storm Damage Roof Report in Hillhead
Independent storm damage roof reports in Hillhead. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Stains appearing after strong winds
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. Our report says whether it looks freshly damaged or worn over time.
Chimney stacks
Older stacks with worn pointing or cracked flaunching are more likely to suffer. We record both the storm damage and the older wear.
Storm damage roof report in Hillhead: what you get
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Falling branches can cause damage too. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. We’re often asked to look into cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and roofs hit by falling trees, on flashings, gutters and fascias and flat roofs.
Being in a small place like Hillhead makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Hillhead (SO45)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Hillhead questions
Will you come out to Hillhead?
Yes, Hillhead is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hillhead?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Only from ground level or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
We cannot say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
Can you tell me if my roof has 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, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The report follows by email.
When to book a survey in Hillhead
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. We cannot say whether the decision will change.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Water coming in after the storm
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Damaged pots on the stack
With Osborne House about 4.7 miles south-east, the area around Hillhead has a long history. Older roofs around here can leak at old repairs as readily as at original details.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What experience they bring
Why act early in Hillhead
Damage left open lets in more rain. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Hillhead, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hillhead
- Photos and a written report every time
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Visits on any day of the week
- Package prices that include VAT
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- How your policy defines a storm
- Negotiating a claim settlement
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older rural homes like those around Hillhead can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Hillhead roofs and the weather
Hillhead lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you own a rental within reach of Hamble station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. For an older house near a landmark such as St George, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Hillhead is about 4 miles north of Cowes, in Hampshire. If you are in Hillhead, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Hillhead is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for storm damage roof reports. There is also a page for Southampton.
All of SO45 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. We also cover the places around Hillhead: Calshot (1 mile north-west), Sprat's Down (1 mile west), Stanswood (1 mile south-west), Stonehills (1 mile north-west) and Ashlett (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Gosport (7 miles east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (6 miles north-east), Horndean (15 miles north-east) and Totton (11 miles north-west).
Near you in Hillhead
Hillhead’s nearest station is Hamble station, about 4.3 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Sir Max Aitken Museum (3.3 miles south) and Calshot Castle (1 mile north-east). Open spaces near Hillhead include Mercury Marshes and Mill Hill.