Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Mottisfont
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Mottisfont and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on any day of the week.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Lead lifted at abutments
FAQs for Mottisfont
Will you come out to Mottisfont?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Mottisfont listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about 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.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
There’s no single figure. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Your policy document will say.
How do I book a survey in Mottisfont?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect what can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How a storm damage roof report works in Mottisfont
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. We survey gutters and fascias, flashings and slate and tile slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are damaged gutters and fascias and gaps where slates or tiles have gone.
Somewhere as small as Mottisfont, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We look at everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Mottisfont (SO51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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How the survey works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes an hour or two for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like Mottisfont can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
How we price storm damage roof reports
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Which survey package you book
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Height and safe access
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What to let us know when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What kind of property and roof it is
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Leaks and storm damage in Mottisfont
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Mottisfont Abbey, about 0.2 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Mottisfont. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Andrew, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. For landlords with property near Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Mottisfont is about 4 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Mottisfont and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Southampton.
Surveys in SO51 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets like Mottisfont Lane, Church Lane and Hatt Lane. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Stonymarsh (1 mile east), Dunbridge (1 mile south-west), Kimbridge (1 mile south), Michelmersh (1 mile east) and Timsbury (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (12 miles north), Totton (8 miles south), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south-east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
What’s near Mottisfont
Around Mottisfont, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bear And Ragged Staff Public House. The nearest railway station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 0.6 miles south-west. A little further out are King Johns House (3.7 miles south-east) and Romsey Community Hospital (4 miles south-east).
What happens if roof problems are left?
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, alongside any photos you took yourself. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Mottisfont, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Photos and a written report every time
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Mottisfont
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can frequently spot problems without climbing. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. The report notes any damage to the stack.
Lead flashings
Lifted flashings let rain run behind them into the roof. The report records the flashing and any damp inside.