Hampshire · London and the South East
Little Somborne Storm Damage Roof Report
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Little Somborne. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
How a storm damage roof report works in Little Somborne
High winds usually affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Falling branches can cause damage too. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. We survey ridges and hips, slate and tile slopes and chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damage from fallen branches or debris and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls.
Many homes in small places like Little Somborne face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- Little Somborne (SO20)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Little Somborne
Is my home in Little Somborne listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Little Somborne within the area you cover?
Yes. Little Somborne is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How do I book a survey in Little Somborne?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Stay off the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
What you can safely check yourself
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
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.
Storm damage roof reports around Little Somborne
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 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, so check with the council. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
For any home in Little Somborne, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right. For an older house near a landmark such as All Saints Church, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Little Somborne is about 6 miles west of Winchester, in Hampshire. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Little Somborne and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in SO20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Chalk Hill and Somborne Park Road, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Little Somborne, we cover Up Somborne (1 mile east), Ashley (1 mile south), King's Somborne (2 miles south-west), Lower Slackstead (5 miles south) and Braishfield (5 miles south). Further out, we also cover Winchester (6 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (8 miles north), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south) and Hedge End (14 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Little Somborne
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Hampshire County Hospital (5.6 miles east).
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. We record which are loose or damaged.
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. We photograph and describe the damage.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. Our report can then add a clear record. For an older or listed building in a place like Little Somborne, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Package prices that include VAT
- 98% of customers satisfied
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- House, block, shop or office
- Roof area
- Which survey package you book
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photographs. On timing, most surveys take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere like Little Somborne needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Little Somborne, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Photograph damage inside the house too
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Never climb onto the roof yourself.