Hampshire · London and the South East
Lymington Storm Damage Roof Report
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Lymington. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Storm damage roof report in Lymington
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. If you’ve noticed gutters pulled loose in the wind and water coming in after the storm, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ridges and hips, chimney stacks and gutters and fascias alike.
When a storm passes over a town like Lymington, loose tiles, slates and ridges are the first to move. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. Photographs and a written account help you show what happened, whether to an insurer or a roofer. Because wear and tear is normally excluded, the age of any damage matters.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Location
- Lymington (SO41)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Height and safe access
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
For a price for your roof in Lymington, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Leave it or get it looked at?
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from ground level. Those photos show the damage as it was. In a family home in Lymington, a small roof fault lets water into places you can’t see, such as the loft insulation, the top of a wall or the roof timbers. By the time it shows inside, the job has grown.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
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How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Semi-detached and terraced homes in a town like Lymington often share a roof line with the neighbours, so we look at what can be seen of the shared parts from your side. It’s useful to know about previous repairs, leaks or recent work, so time on site goes where it is needed.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the roof space where it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Common questions in Lymington
How do I find out if my home in Lymington is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Lymington?
Frequently, yes. Lymington is within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Safely, from the ground or a window. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We’re not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. If it is safe, photograph the damage before it’s covered. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is not usually covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. Your insurer decides the claim.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Lymington and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails often fail first. We look at whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. The report shows each damaged area.
Wind, rain and roofs in Lymington
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Lymington, 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. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. 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.
Take a building like Lymington Junior School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Lymington, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Lymington is in Hampshire. If you are in Lymington, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of SO41 for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include High Street, The Square and Priestlands Place. You will find Lymington on the A337 and B3054, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover the places around Lymington: Pennington (1 mile south-west), Walhampton (1 mile east), Lower Pennington (1 mile south), Warborne (1 mile north) and Boldre (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Totton (11 miles north), Hedge End (15 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles north-east), New Milton (5 miles west), Ringwood (12 miles north-west) and Locks Heath (14 miles north-east).
What’s near Lymington
In Lymington, that means homes and buildings near Southlands School, Priestlands School and Thomas Tripp pub. The closest station to Lymington is Lymington Town station, about 0.6 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Lymington New Forest Hospital (0.9 miles north) and St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (less than half a mile north-east). Not far away are Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Lymington?
Gusts work at anything on a roof that’s loose or exposed. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
We are often asked to look at:
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- New damp or leaks inside
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Landlords with a home close to Lymington Town station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether you get a written report with photos