Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Horsebridge
A careful look at the roof at your property in Horsebridge, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Checking the roof from ground level
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
How a storm damage roof report works in Horsebridge
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. We survey flat roofs, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes, and people most often book us about ridge tiles that have come loose and gaps where slates or tiles have gone.
In a village or hamlet like Horsebridge, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Horsebridge (SO20)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Horsebridge
Other services in Horsebridge
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What we are asked to look at in Horsebridge
A storm frequently finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
Common reasons to book include:
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
If you look after a building like King's Somborne Church of England Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Before you book anyone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their report turnaround times
Storm damage roof reports in Horsebridge: local notes
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently 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. Historic houses such as Mottisfont Abbey, about 2.5 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Horsebridge goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. If you live in an older home near Church of St James, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Horsebridge is about 5 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. Surveys in Horsebridge work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Our Hampshire coverage includes Horsebridge. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
All of SO20 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you are just outside Horsebridge, we cover Houghton (1 mile north-west), Stonymarsh (2 miles south), Mottisfont (3 miles south-west), Michelmersh (3 miles south) and Broughton (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (8 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (10 miles north), Totton (11 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south-east) and Hedge End (14 miles south-east).
Around Horsebridge
Around Horsebridge, our work takes us to homes and buildings near John o' Gaunt pub and the streets around them. Horsebridge’s nearest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 3.2 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Romsey Community Hospital (5.6 miles south).
Common questions in Horsebridge
Do you carry out roof surveys in Horsebridge?
Yes, Horsebridge is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
How do I find out if my home in Horsebridge 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.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. We’ll confirm the timing when you book.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It depends on your policy. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Your policy document will say.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
We cannot say whether a claim will be paid. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Broken or missing tiles leave the underlay exposed to rain. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
Chimney stacks
Older stacks with worn pointing or cracked flaunching are more likely to suffer. Our report notes recent damage and older defects.
What happens on the day
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit normally takes about one to two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older roofs in small places like Horsebridge can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.