Hampshire · London and the South East
Keyhaven Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Keyhaven, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Storm damage roof report in Keyhaven: what you get
High winds usually affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. Typical surveys look at stains appearing after strong winds and lead lifted at abutments, on chimney stacks, flat roofs and slate and tile slopes.
Roofs in small places like Keyhaven frequently stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Location
- Keyhaven (SO41)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports in Keyhaven: local notes
Keyhaven is within about 1 mile of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Lymington Town station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Keyhaven is about 3 miles south of Lymington, in Hampshire. We provide storm damage roof reports for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Keyhaven and the surrounding area. Keyhaven is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for storm damage roof reports. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Storm damage roof reports in SO41 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on New Road, Keyhaven Road and Saltgrass Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Keyhaven: Milford on Sea (1 mile west), Lymore (1 mile north-west), Lower Pennington (1 mile north-east), Everton (2 miles north-west) and Pennington (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Totton (14 miles north), Hythe (12 miles north-east), New Milton (4 miles north-west), Ringwood (13 miles north-west), Warsash (15 miles north-east) and Barton on Sea (4 miles west).
What’s near Keyhaven
We work in homes and buildings around The Gun Public House and Priestlands School. Keyhaven’s nearest station is Lymington Town station, roughly 3 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2.8 miles north-east) and Yarmouth Castle (3.3 miles east). For a walk, there is Milford on Sea LNR and Tennyson Down.
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Areas we cannot see safely
- A price for the repairs
- The outcome of a claim
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 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
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
Practical tips
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Check your policy for how to report damage
If you’re unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. If that doesn’t resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
What we are asked to look at in Keyhaven
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. 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.
People normally book a survey after spotting something like this:
- New damp or leaks inside
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Anyone responsible for a site like Milford-on-Sea Church of England Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Common questions in Keyhaven
Is the coastal weather around Keyhaven hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Keyhaven is within about 1 mile of the coast.
Is my home in Keyhaven listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. Our report then records the roof.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. We note both storm damage and older defects, so it is clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Raise it with your insurer first. If it isn’t resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Keyhaven
Landlords, agents and building managers in Keyhaven and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
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What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
We confirm the exact price before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The roof’s overall size
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to let us know when you contact us
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Rural addresses near Keyhaven can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.