Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Ringwood, Hampshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Ringwood, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
How a storm damage roof report works in Ringwood
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. It is yours to pass to your insurer. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We are not loss adjusters, and we cannot tell you whether a claim will succeed. If you’ve noticed damage from fallen branches or debris and water coming in after the storm, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Ringwood can let water in, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp on a chimney breast isn’t always rain from above, which is why it is worth tracing properly. It is worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Ringwood (BH24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
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. It usually takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a smaller place like Ringwood, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there’s access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Ringwood questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ringwood?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Ringwood in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Ringwood as anywhere else.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs aren’t included, so ask a roofer to quote.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- When you need the report by
- Anything about access we should know
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Why act early in Ringwood
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. Our report gives an honest view of both, so you know what the roof shows. Homes in smaller places like Ringwood can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Storm damage roof reports around Ringwood
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. The wider area around Ringwood has a long history of building, with Avon Tyrrell House about 3.6 miles south-east. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Living close to Avon Heath Country Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you look after a building such as Ringwood School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If you live in an older home near Trinity Congregational Church, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Ringwood is in Hampshire. If you’re in Ringwood, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Ringwood is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: BH24. Whether your property is on Addison Square, High Street and Market Place or anywhere close by, we can help. Being close to the A31 and A338, Ringwood is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Ringwood include Poulner (1 mile north-east), Hightown (1 mile south-east), Upper Kingston (1 mile south), Blashford (1 mile north) and Crow (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Totton (13 miles east), Lymington (12 miles south-east), New Milton (8 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (9 miles south-east), Marchwood (15 miles east) and Ashley (8 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Ringwood
We work in homes and buildings around Ringwood Church of England Infant School, The Lamb Inn and Avon Heath Country Park, among other places. Well-known places in the area include St Leonard's Hospital (3.9 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, especially where the nails have corroded. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects often fail in high winds. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.