Hampshire · London and the South East
Poulner Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Poulner, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
What we cannot see
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- A price for the repairs
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
How a storm damage roof report works in Poulner
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Falling branches can cause damage too. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. We survey ridges and hips, flashings and gutters and fascias, and people most often book us about flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and gaps where slates or tiles have gone.
Around Poulner, 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 is worth tracing properly. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Poulner (BH24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports in Poulner: local notes
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. Historic houses like Avon Tyrrell House, about 3.8 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Poulner goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St John the Baptist, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Poulner is about 1 mile north-east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. Roofs in Poulner get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Across Hampshire, we cover Poulner. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Every address in BH24 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Oak Lane, Link Road and Croft Road and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Ringwood (1 mile south-west), Hightown (1 mile south), Hangersley (1 mile north-east), Blashford (1 mile north-west) and Forest Corner (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (12 miles south-east), New Milton (8 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (9 miles south-east), Marchwood (14 miles east) and Ashley (8 miles south-east).
What’s near Poulner
We work in homes and buildings around Ringwood School Academy and White Hart Public House and the streets around them. A little further out are St Leonard's Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Poulner
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How big the roof is
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Basic, Standard or Premium
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Places near Poulner
What else we do in Poulner
Common questions in Poulner
Do you cover Poulner?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Poulner is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Poulner?
Yes, Poulner is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What does a storm damage report cost?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. Repair costs are not part of the report.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We are not loss adjusters and do not act for you with the insurer. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. The report follows by email.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Being in a smaller place like Poulner doesn’t change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Photograph damage inside the house too
You will need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Poulner
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Poulner
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. The decision still rests with the insurer.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- New damp or leaks inside
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Take a building like Poulner Infant School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Is VAT included in the price?