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Storm damage roof report in New Milton, Hampshire
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out storm damage roof reports in New Milton.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- New damp or leaks inside
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
How a storm damage roof report works in New Milton
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It doesn’t price the repairs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. If you’ve noticed gaps where slates or tiles have gone and broken or displaced guttering, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney stacks, gutters and fascias and flashings alike.
Around New Milton, 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 is not always rain from above, which is why it’s worth tracing properly. It’s worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- New Milton (BH25)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in New Milton
Is the coastal weather around New Milton 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 corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Do you cover smaller places like New Milton?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Does this replace a RICS home 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.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Please do not climb onto the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. We look at whether the damage is recent or older.
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The size of the roof
All our prices include VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before you book.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Useful tips for New Milton property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It’s your record to use.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
How the survey works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes an hour or two for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. A visit to a smaller place like New Milton is no different on the day: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it is 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
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
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Storm damage roof reports in New Milton: local notes
New Milton is within about 2 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave. With Highcliffe Castle about 2.7 miles south-west, New Milton sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
The streets around a church such as Parish Church of St Magdalene are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. For landlords with property near New Milton station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Take a building like The Arnewood School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
New Milton is in Hampshire. We survey roofs in New Milton and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our Hampshire coverage includes New Milton and the places around it. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Every address in BH25 is covered for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include Station Road, Worthy Road and Whitefield Road. Being close to the A337 and B3055, New Milton is easy for us to reach. Close by, we survey roofs in Ashley (1 mile north-east), Barton on Sea (1 mile south), Bashley (1 mile north), Ossemsley (2 miles north) and Hordle (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Totton (13 miles north-east), Lymington (5 miles east), Hythe (13 miles north-east), Ringwood (8 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (13 miles north-east) and Marchwood (13 miles north-east).
Landmarks near New Milton
We work in homes and buildings around The George Centre pub and New Milton Junior School, among other places. New Milton has its own railway station: New Milton station. Other landmarks nearby include Highcliffe Castle (2.7 miles south-west) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (1 mile north-west). For a walk, there’s Milford on Sea LNR.
Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs