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Storm damage roof report in Hound, Hampshire
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Hound, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Storm damage roof report in Hound: 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. It’s yours to pass to your insurer. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We’re not loss adjusters, and we cannot tell you whether a claim will succeed. If you are worried about loose or torn flashings and torn or lifted flat roof coverings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on gutters and fascias, ridges and hips and slate and tile slopes alike.
Being in a small place like Hound makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Hound (SO31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge and hip tiles take the full force of the wind. The survey notes loose, cracked or missing ridge and hip tiles.
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. We record which are damaged and where.
What this survey can’t tell you
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- The outcome of a claim
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hound
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
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The survey, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. For a village or hamlet like Hound, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
When to book a survey in Hound
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.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Stains appearing after strong winds
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Hamble School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their insurance cover
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
If you are unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Don’t go up a ladder to look.
Hound questions
How do I find out if my home in Hound is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is the coastal weather around Hound hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Hound is within about 1 mile of the coast.
Do you work in Hound?
Yes. We survey roofs in Hound and the rest of Hampshire. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Will you check the loft?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is not normally covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Leaks and storm damage in Hound
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Hound. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. About 3.4 miles north-west lies Medieval Merchant's House, a reminder of how long the area around Hound has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. If you let a flat or house near Netley station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Hound is about 3 miles east of Hythe, in Hampshire. Hound is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and the South East. Hound is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for storm damage roof reports.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: SO31. Streets in the area include Hound Road, Hound Road Gardens and Hound Close, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Hound: Butlocks Heath (1 mile north), Netley (1 mile north-west), Hamble-le-Rice (1 mile south-east), Old Netley (1 mile north-east) and Bursledon (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (9 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north), Fareham (6 miles east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
What’s near Hound
In Hound, that means homes and buildings near Netley Abbey Infant School, Westwood Woodland Park and Prince Consort Public House and the streets around them. Hound has its own railway station: Netley station. Other landmarks nearby include Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (2.2 miles north-east) and Netley Castle (1 mile west). The countryside around Hound includes Mercury Marshes.