Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Plaitford Green, Hampshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Plaitford Green, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Broken or displaced guttering
Common roof problems in Plaitford Green
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. We can’t say whether the decision will change.
Look out for signs like these:
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Water coming in after the storm
- Lead lifted at abutments
If you let a flat or house near Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the price includes VAT
Storm damage roof report in Plaitford Green: what you get
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. We do not decide whether a storm met that test. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. The claim decision rests with your insurer. Common reasons to book are new damp or leaks inside and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, on slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and gutters and fascias.
Somewhere as small as Plaitford Green, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We look at whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Plaitford Green (SO51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Plaitford Green: your questions answered
Is Plaitford Green in the area you cover?
Yes, Plaitford Green is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
How do I find out if my home in Plaitford Green is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It does not include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
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. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Why act early in Plaitford Green
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. An independent report can follow. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Towns and villages near Plaitford Green
What else we do in Plaitford Green
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a hamlet or village like Plaitford Green, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Let us know about parking before the day
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Older stacks with worn pointing or cracked flaunching are more likely to suffer. We record both the storm damage and the older wear.
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects frequently fail in high winds. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Plaitford Green
Historic houses such as Landford Manor, about 1.7 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Plaitford Green goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Leonard, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Plaitford Green is about 5 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. We visit Plaitford Green as part of our work across Hampshire. Our Hampshire coverage includes Plaitford Green. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Here we cover the SO51 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We cover properties on Wellow Wood Road and Sherfield English Lane. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in West Wellow (1 mile south), The Frenches (2 miles east), Shootash (2 miles east), Canada (2 miles south) and East Wellow (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles east), Totton (6 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles east), Hedge End (14 miles south-east) and Romsey (5 miles east).
Local landmarks in Plaitford Green
The closest station to Plaitford Green is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 3.5 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Romsey Community Hospital (4.9 miles east). For a walk, there is Copythorne Common.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Which survey package you book
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What to let us know when you contact us
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.