Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Owslebury
Independent storm damage roof reports in Owslebury. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
About our storm damage roof report in Owslebury
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It isn’t a repair quote and does not include repair costs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. We survey ridges and hips, flat roofs and slate and tile slopes, and people most frequently book us about loose or torn flashings and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles.
Many homes in small places like Owslebury face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Owslebury (SO21)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Owslebury property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- 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.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
What we’re asked to look at in Owslebury
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. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
People usually book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Damaged ridges and hips
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Owslebury Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Will the report include photos?
- What they will not be able to tell you
FAQs for Owslebury
Do you cover Owslebury?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Owslebury is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Will you come out to Owslebury?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It depends on your policy. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs are not included, so ask a roofer to quote.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Roof area
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
For a price for your roof in Owslebury, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- When you need the report by
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older roofs in small places like Owslebury 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 you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
Storm damage roof reports in Owslebury: local notes
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Andrew, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. For landlords with property near Shawford station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Owslebury is about 4 miles south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Owslebury for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Owslebury is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across the SO21 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Beech Grove, Main Road and Pitcot Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Owslebury include Owslebury Bottom (1 mile north), Baybridge (1 mile south-east), Hensting (1 mile south-west), Morestead (1 mile north) and Lane End (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (4 miles north-west), Gosport (15 miles south), Eastleigh (4 miles south-west), Fareham (11 miles south), Horndean (13 miles south-east) and Totton (12 miles south-west).
Around Owslebury
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ship Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Shawford station, about 2.8 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Wolvesey Castle (3.9 miles north-west) and The Gurkha Museum (3.9 miles north-west). Not far away are Twyford Down and Hockley Meadows.