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Storm damage roof report in Marchwood, Hampshire
Storm damage roof reports in Marchwood from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Surveys for landlords and agents in Marchwood
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.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Storm damage roof report in Marchwood: what you get
Wear and tear is usually 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. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. Common reasons to book are new damp or leaks inside and gutters pulled loose in the wind, across chimney stacks, ridges and hips and flashings.
Around Marchwood, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp on a chimney breast isn’t always rain from above, which is why it’s worth tracing properly. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Marchwood (SO40)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Marchwood
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.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Southampton Tudor House and Garden, about 2 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Marchwood. Leaks in period homes nearby often come from lead work and valleys that have been patched before.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Their report turnaround times
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Also near Marchwood
Other services in Marchwood
Storm damage roof reports around Marchwood
Marchwood lies within about 1 mile of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. 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.
Shop and office owners around Westquay may find that a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Marchwood Junior School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Marchwood is about 3 miles south-east of Totton, in Hampshire. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Marchwood for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Marchwood is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for storm damage roof reports.
Storm damage roof reports in SO40 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Cranberry Close, Melick Close and The Rowans, all of which we cover. Being close to the A326, Marchwood is simple for us to get to. We also cover Dibden (2 miles south-east), Dibden Purlieu (3 miles south-east), Hythe (3 miles south-east), Beaulieu (5 miles south) and Furzey Lodge (5 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (13 miles north-east), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-east), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (3 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (7 miles north-east).
Near you in Marchwood
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to White Horse pub and Hounsdown School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Millbrook (Hants) station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Netley Castle (4.1 miles east) and Westquay (2.1 miles east). Not far away are Testwood Lakes.
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Parking around Marchwood is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
How we price storm damage roof reports
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The size of the roof
- House, block, shop or office
- The shape of the roof and its details
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
Questions from Marchwood
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Marchwood?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Marchwood?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and don’t act for you with the insurer. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
When you need someone else
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- How your policy defines a storm
- The outcome of a claim
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Marchwood
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Flat roofs