Hampshire · London and the South East
Old Netley Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Old Netley, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Water coming in after the storm
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
Storm damage roof report in Old Netley
We inspect the roof from wherever it can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and higher points, from the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. We note any part we couldn’t see. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. We’re often asked to look into lead lifted at abutments and damaged gutters and fascias, on flashings, gutters and fascias and chimney stacks.
Many homes in small places like Old Netley face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Old Netley (SO31)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Old Netley: your questions answered
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Old Netley, take more of a battering?
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.
Is Old Netley within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. If it is safe, photograph the damage before it is covered. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
That’s not something we can promise. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Old Netley?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What else we do in Old Netley
Old Netley roofs and the weather
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Old Netley. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
For an older house near a landmark like St Paul’s Church, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Shop and office owners around Westquay may find that finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down. Medieval Merchant's House lies about 3.5 miles west, so building around Old Netley goes back a long way. Older roofs around here can leak at old repairs as readily as at original details.
Old Netley is about 2 miles south-west of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Old Netley is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Old Netley is one of the places in Hampshire we cover.
Storm damage roof reports in SO31 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Darlee Gate, Green Lane and Cranbury Gardens. Close by, we survey roofs in Lowford (1 mile north-east), Bursledon (1 mile east), Butlocks Heath (1 mile south-west), Hound (1 mile south-west) and Netley (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (5 miles north), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
Around Old Netley
Typical jobs here are in homes near Oasis Academy Mayfield, Westwood Woodland Park and The Linden Tree pub. The closest station to Old Netley is Bursledon station, about 1 mile south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Coldeast (2.3 miles south-east) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1.6 miles east). Open spaces near Old Netley include Netley Common.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Old Netley
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Cottages and farmhouses around Old Netley often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
How to prepare
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Let us know about parking near the property
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
How to book
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. We photograph any we find.
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.
What we cannot see
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- A price for the repairs
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
Why act early in Old Netley
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from ground level if it’s safe. Those photos show the damage as it was. Around Old Netley, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Old Netley
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- A written report with photographs
- 98% customer satisfaction
Useful tips for Old Netley property owners
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.