Hampshire · London and the South East
King's Somborne Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in King's Somborne. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged gutters and fascias
What we can’t see
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- How your policy defines a storm
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
How a storm damage roof report works in King's Somborne
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from ground level, from windows and higher points, from the loft space and from the roof where it is safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. If part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. Typical surveys look at damaged ridges and hips and holes or cracks caused by debris, on gutters and fascias, ridges and hips and slate and tile slopes.
Roofs in small places like King's Somborne often 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, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- King's Somborne (SO20)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports around King's Somborne
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. With Mottisfont Abbey about 3.2 miles south-west, King's Somborne sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
For landlords with property near Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
King's Somborne is about 6 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. Surveys in King's Somborne work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our Hampshire coverage includes King's Somborne. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Surveys in SO20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Church Road, Old Palace Farm and Forge Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. You’ll find King's Somborne on the A3057, so it is easy for us to get to. We also cover the places around King's Somborne: Ashley (1 mile east), Little Somborne (2 miles north-east), Up Somborne (2 miles north-east), Braishfield (4 miles south) and Lower Slackstead (4 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (7 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (11 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south-east) and Hedge End (14 miles south-east).
Around King's Somborne
Around King's Somborne, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Crown Public House, among other places. The closest station to King's Somborne is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 4 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Romsey Community Hospital (5.8 miles south).
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in King's Somborne
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- New damp or leaks inside
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Loose or torn flashings
- Roofs hit by falling trees
If you look after a building such as King's Somborne Church of England Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which limits apply to the survey
Places near King's Somborne
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Your questions about storm damage roof reports in King's Somborne
How do I find out if my home in King's Somborne is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to King's Somborne?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take about one to two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. We will confirm the timing when booking.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in King's Somborne?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
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, which you can pass to your insurer.
What happens on the day
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a hamlet or village like King's Somborne, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. 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.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- 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
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in King's Somborne
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
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.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.