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Storm damage roof report in Hythe, Hampshire
Storm damage roof reports in Hythe and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Stains appearing after strong winds
How a storm damage roof report works in Hythe
After a storm, safety comes first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and do not climb onto the roof. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. We’re often asked to look into loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and holes or cracks caused by debris, on flat roofs, chimney stacks and gutters and fascias.
Many homes around Hythe have been extended, often with flat roofs or dormers, and where an extension meets the house is a common leak point. The flashings and upstands at those joints get a close look, inside and out. The stain inside is often some way from where water gets in, particularly around extensions.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Hythe (SO45)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Why act early in Hythe
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. An independent report can follow. Extensions and dormers on homes around Hythe often hide the first signs of trouble at their joints with the main roof. Left for a few seasons, it can spoil plaster, skirting and flooring inside.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why us?
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 98% of clients satisfied
- An independent view of the roof
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit typically takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. For a visit in Hythe, we need access to the loft, any rooms with leaks or stains, and the outside of the building. Mention gates, side passages and anything at the back. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- 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
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Hythe, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
When to book a survey in Hythe
A storm often finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Damaged pots on the stack
Historic houses such as Medieval Merchant's House, about 2.6 miles north, show how far back building around Hythe goes. Older roofs around here can leak at old repairs as readily as at original details.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their report turnaround times
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What happens after the report arrives
What else we do in Hythe
Hythe: your questions answered
Is my home in Hythe listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is 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.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hythe?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We’re not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
Each policy has its own definition. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but your policy sets the actual test.
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Estimates of repair costs
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
Storm damage roof reports around Hythe
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Hythe, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. 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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
For businesses in and around places like Westquay, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters. Take a building like Waterside Primary School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Hythe is about 4 miles south of Southampton, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Hythe is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Hythe is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover.
Storm damage roof reports in SO45 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on High Street, Deerleap Close and Langdown Lawn or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Hythe: Dibden Purlieu (1 mile south-west), Dibden (1 mile west), Marchwood (3 miles north-west), The Hummicks (4 miles south-west) and Beaulieu (4 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (12 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north), Fareham (9 miles east), Totton (6 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles north).
Around Hythe
In Hythe, that means homes and buildings near Noadswood School, Testwood School and No.5 (The Lord Nelson Public House). The closest station to Hythe is Southampton Town Quay station, roughly 2.3 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Netley Castle (2.1 miles north-east) and Westquay (2.9 miles north). Not far away are Mercury Marshes.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Older tiles held only by nibs, without nails or clips, can lift more easily. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.
Ridge and hip tiles
Worn mortar under ridge tiles can let them lift in a storm. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.