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Storm damage roof report in Hiltingbury, Hampshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Hiltingbury. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- New damp or leaks inside
Storm damage roof reports in Hiltingbury: local notes
About 4.3 miles south lies South Stoneham House, a reminder of how long the area around Hiltingbury has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St. Martin in the Woods, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Anyone responsible for a site like Hiltingbury Junior School will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you let a flat or house near Chandlers Ford station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Hiltingbury is about 1 mile north of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Hiltingbury, we can come and survey your property. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Storm damage roof reports in SO53, SO52 and SO51 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Pine Road, Beech Road and Common Road. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Chandler's Ford (1 mile south), Allbrook (1 mile south-east), Boyatt Wood (2 miles south-east), Highbridge (2 miles east) and Lord's Wood (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (5 miles north-east), Eastleigh (3 miles south-east), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (8 miles south-west) and Hedge End (7 miles south-east).
What’s near Hiltingbury
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Thornden School and Thornden School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Chandlers Ford station, roughly 1 mile south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Eastleigh Museum (2.5 miles south-east) and Romsey Community Hospital (4.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Flexford Nature Reserve.
How a storm damage roof report works in Hiltingbury
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It is not a repair quote and doesn’t include repair costs, 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’re often asked to look into lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and broken or displaced guttering, on gutters and fascias, ridges and hips and flat roofs.
Older cottages and houses around Hiltingbury may have roofs with little or no underlay. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there is little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Whether it is long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. In the loft, damp battens or wet insulation are often the first clues.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Hiltingbury (SO53, SO52, SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Acting quickly typically means less damage overall. On a bungalow or cottage around Hiltingbury, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
Why us?
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
When you need someone else
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- How your policy defines a storm
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Hiltingbury and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Hiltingbury questions
Is Hiltingbury in the area you cover?
Yes, Hiltingbury is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
How do I find out if my home in Hiltingbury is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. Repair costs are not part of the report.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Complain to your insurer first. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we can’t predict the outcome.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The report follows by email.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. We record what we find.
Lead flashings
Lifted flashings let rain run behind them into the roof. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of each area of damage. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
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What else we do in Hiltingbury
The survey, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Hiltingbury is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.