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Storm damage roof report in Lower Swanwick, Hampshire
Wondering about the roof at a property in Lower Swanwick? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Lower Swanwick and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
How a storm damage roof report works in Lower Swanwick
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. Our report records both: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems like corroded nails or worn mortar. We give an honest view of what we see. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. Typical surveys look at slates and tiles blown off the roof and damaged ridges and hips, on flashings, flat roofs and chimney stacks.
In a village or hamlet like Lower Swanwick, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Lower Swanwick (SO31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- House, block, shop or office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to tell us when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a small place like Lower Swanwick, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. 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.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Tell us about parking before the day
How to book
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Lower Swanwick
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.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Water coming in after the storm
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
If you live in an older home near Church of St Leonard, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
You will need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
Lower Swanwick: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Lower Swanwick is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is the coastal weather around Lower Swanwick hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Stay off the roof. Take photos from the ground or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Wind, rain and roofs in Lower Swanwick
Lower Swanwick is within about 2 miles of the coast, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Historic houses like Medieval Merchant's House, about 4.8 miles west, show how far back building around Lower Swanwick goes. Older roofs around here can leak at old repairs as readily as at original details. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Bursledon Church of England Infant School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Lower Swanwick is about 2 miles west of Whiteley, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Lower Swanwick can all book storm damage roof reports, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Hampshire, we cover Lower Swanwick.
Every address in SO31 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Green Lane, Bridge Road and Station Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Lower Swanwick: Swanwick (1 mile south-east), Sarisbury (1 mile south-east), Sarisbury Green (1 mile south), Park Gate (2 miles south-east) and Burridge (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (8 miles south-east), Havant (14 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north), Fareham (5 miles south-east) and Horndean (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Lower Swanwick
In Lower Swanwick, that means homes and buildings near Brookfield Community School and Language College and The Old Ship Inn. Lower Swanwick has its own railway station: Bursledon station. Nearby you’ll also find St Andrew's Castle (2.4 miles south) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (less than half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Swanwick Lakes.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Lower Swanwick
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.