Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Holbury, Hampshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Holbury, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Broken or displaced guttering
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. Each one is recorded with photos.
Storm damage roof report in Holbury
High winds typically affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Falling branches can cause damage too. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. Common reasons to book are damaged ridges and hips and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks, on ridges and hips, flat roofs and chimney stacks.
In a smaller place like Holbury, some roofs face open ground, so wind and driving rain find any weakness in ridges, verges and flashings. A leak that only appears in certain weather often points to an exposed detail. It’s useful to know when and where the water appears. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Holbury (SO45)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Holbury
Do you cover smaller places like Holbury?
Yes, Holbury is covered. Our area covers 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 being near the coast affect roofs in Holbury?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Only from the ground or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level and we’ll inspect the rest from safe positions.
Will you go up 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 anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
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.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- File receipts for anything you pay for
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.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
What happens if roof problems are left?
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it is better to know. Our report gives an honest view of both, so you know what the roof shows. In an older home around Holbury, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Places near Holbury
What else we do in Holbury
Storm damage roof reports around Holbury
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Holbury, 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. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Beaulieu Palace House, about 2.9 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Holbury. On older roofs nearby, leaks often trace back to lead flashings, valleys and gutters. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Cadland Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. Landlords with a home close to Netley station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Holbury is about 2 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Holbury and the rest of Hampshire. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. Southampton is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: SO45. Local streets include Beechwood Road, Park Hill Close and Pondhead Close, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Holbury, we cover Little Holbury (1 mile north-west), Roughdown (1 mile south), Hardley (1 mile north), Blackfield (1 mile south-east) and Langley (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns like Gosport (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (8 miles east), Totton (8 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north-east).
Near you in Holbury
In Holbury, that means homes and buildings near The New Forest Academy, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Netley station, about 3.8 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (3.1 miles west) and Calshot Castle (3.4 miles east). The countryside around Holbury includes Mercury Marshes.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How big the roof is
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
What we do, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Homes around Holbury often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Check pets are kept safely away
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Holbury, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.