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Hounsdown Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Hounsdown, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Water coming in after the storm
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The shape of the roof and its details
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
Booking your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
- What kind of property and roof it is
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Storm damage roof report in Hounsdown
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Take photos from the ground or from windows, and don’t climb onto the roof. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. We survey ridges and hips, flat roofs and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about damaged flat roof membrane and damaged pots on the stack.
Houses in smaller places like Hounsdown can stand more in the open, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that’s a useful clue. It is useful to know when and where the water appears. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Hounsdown (SO40)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Hounsdown questions
Is Hounsdown within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Hounsdown?
It can do. Hounsdown is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What does a storm damage report cost?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. Repair costs are not part of the report.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Safely, from the ground or a window. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below, and we’ll record the rest.
Leaks and storm damage in Hounsdown
Hounsdown lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
Southampton Tudor House and Garden lies about 4.1 miles east, so building around Hounsdown goes back a long way. On older roofs nearby, leaks frequently trace back to lead flashings, valleys and gutters. Anyone responsible for a site like Hounsdown School will know that a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. Landlords with a home close to Totton station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Hounsdown is about 1 mile south of Totton, in Southampton. We survey roofs in Hounsdown and the rest of Southampton. Across Southampton, we cover Hounsdown and the places around it.
Storm damage roof reports in SO40 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Main Road, Pound Lane and Chapel Lane. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Ashurst Bridge (1 mile north-west), Totton (1 mile north), Netley Marsh (1 mile north-west), Woodlands (2 miles west) and Winsor (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Southampton (5 miles east), Shirley (3 miles east), Regents Park (3 miles east), Townhill Park (6 miles east), Midanbury (6 miles east) and Thornhill (7 miles east).
Landmarks near Hounsdown
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Foxhills Infant School and The Forest Inn. For rail, the closest station is Totton station, about 1.1 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include National Dairy Museum (0.8 miles south) and Ashurst Hospital (1.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
Useful tips for Hounsdown property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. It’s your record to use.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- A price for the repairs
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- A decision on your insurance claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Hounsdown
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
Checking the roof from ground level
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
How the survey works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes an hour or two for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a survey in Hounsdown, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Why it’s worth a survey now in Hounsdown
Leaving storm damage can let water into the loft space and rooms below. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. On a bungalow or cottage around Hounsdown, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.