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Storm damage roof report in Owslebury Bottom, Hampshire
Need a storm damage roof report in Owslebury Bottom? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Loose or torn flashings
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Storm damage roof report in Owslebury Bottom: what you get
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. Our report focuses on the second and third points. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. Typical surveys look at lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and damage from fallen branches or debris, across gutters and fascias, chimney stacks and ridges and hips.
In a village or hamlet like Owslebury Bottom, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Owslebury Bottom (SO21)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Owslebury Bottom
Do you cover smaller places like Owslebury Bottom?
Yes, Owslebury Bottom is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is my home in Owslebury Bottom listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We check 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. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Complain to your insurer first. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
We can’t say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
Towns and villages near Owslebury Bottom
What else we do in Owslebury Bottom
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit usually takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere like Owslebury Bottom needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
How we price storm damage roof reports
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Which survey package you book
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Getting in touch
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Anything about access we should know
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Owslebury Bottom roofs and the weather
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
If you let a flat or house near Shawford station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Owslebury Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Owslebury Bottom is about 4 miles south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Surveys in Owslebury Bottom work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Across Hampshire, we cover Owslebury Bottom and the places around it. There is also a page for Southampton.
We survey roofs across SO21 for storm damage roof reports. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Owslebury (1 mile south), Baybridge (1 mile south-east), Morestead (1 mile north), Hensting (1 mile south-west) and Lane End (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (4 miles north-west), Gosport (15 miles south), Eastleigh (5 miles south-west), Fareham (12 miles south), Horndean (13 miles south-east) and Totton (12 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Owslebury Bottom
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ship Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Shawford station, roughly 2.7 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include The Gurkha Museum (3.5 miles north-west) and Wolvesey Castle (3.6 miles north-west). Not far away are Hockley Meadows and Twyford Down.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It’s your record to use.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Owslebury Bottom
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
When to book a survey in Owslebury Bottom
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damaged ridges and hips
Take an older house close to Church of St Andrew: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA