Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Houghton, Hampshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Houghton and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on any day of the week.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Lead lifted at abutments
Storm damage roof report in Houghton: what you get
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We’re not loss adjusters, and we can’t tell you whether a claim will succeed. We survey chimney stacks, ridges and hips and flashings, and people most frequently book us about new damp or leaks inside and broken or displaced guttering.
Many homes in small places like Houghton face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Houghton (SO20)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports around Houghton
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. 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. With Mottisfont Abbey about 3.2 miles south, Houghton sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Test Valley School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If you let a flat or house near Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of All Saints, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Houghton is about 6 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. We provide storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Houghton and nearby. Our Hampshire coverage includes Houghton. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
We work across the SO20 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Kents Orchard, Houghton Farm Close and Stevens Drove or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Houghton: Horsebridge (1 mile south-east), Broughton (2 miles west), Stonymarsh (3 miles south), Mottisfont (3 miles south) and Michelmersh (4 miles south). Further out, we also cover Winchester (9 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (9 miles south-east) and Hedge End (15 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Houghton
In Houghton, that means homes and buildings near The Boot Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 3.8 miles south.
Towns and villages near Houghton
What else we do in Houghton
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Houghton
Do you carry out roof surveys in Houghton?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Houghton is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Houghton?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Houghton?
Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
Only your insurer can decide that. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Broken or missing tiles leave the underlay exposed to rain. We photograph each gap.
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. We record both the storm damage and the older wear.
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Houghton
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Height and safe access
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Roof area
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Anything about access we should know
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Estimates of repair costs
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Houghton
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. For a village or hamlet like Houghton, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.