Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Milford on Sea, Hampshire
Storm damage roof reports across Milford on Sea, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damaged flat roof membrane
What happens if roof problems are left?
It helps to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Milford on Sea, so it is useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
Every price we give includes VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book with us
- Photographs and a written report every time
- An independent look at the roof
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
About our storm damage roof report in Milford on Sea
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Your policy document sets out its own definition. We do not decide whether a storm met that test. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. If you’ve noticed holes or cracks caused by debris and lead lifted at abutments, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on slate and tile slopes, chimney stacks and gutters and fascias alike.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Milford on Sea can let water in, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it is not always obvious where it starts. It is worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Milford on Sea (SO41)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Milford on Sea
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Milford on Sea, 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. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Milford-on-Sea Church of England Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. 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.
Milford on Sea is about 3 miles south-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Milford on Sea across London and South East England. Milford on Sea is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Here we cover the SO41 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. You will find streets such as High Street, Love Lane and Greenbanks Close. We also cover Lymore (1 mile north-east), Keyhaven (1 mile east), Everton (1 mile north), Lower Pennington (2 miles north-east) and Pennington (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Totton (14 miles north), Hythe (13 miles north-east), New Milton (4 miles north-west), Ringwood (12 miles north-west), Barton on Sea (3 miles west) and Dibden Purlieu (12 miles north-east).
What’s near Milford on Sea
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Red Lion Public House and Priestlands School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Lymington Town station, roughly 3.4 miles north-east. A little further out are Yarmouth Castle (4.3 miles east) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (3.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Milford on Sea LNR and Tennyson Down.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. We record which are damaged and where.
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, particularly where the nails have corroded. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. For a survey in Milford on Sea, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- 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.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Milford on Sea
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What else we do in Milford on Sea
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Common questions in Milford on Sea
Will you come out to Milford on Sea?
Yes, Milford on Sea is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is the coastal weather around Milford on Sea hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Complain to your insurer first. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, though we cannot predict the outcome.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so you know what the roof shows. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
We can’t say whether a claim will be paid. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Only from ground level or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level and we’ll inspect the rest from safe positions.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. Our report then records the roof.