Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Sandy Balls
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Sandy Balls, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
Storm damage roof report in Sandy Balls
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. If you’ve noticed damaged pots on the stack and torn or lifted flat roof coverings, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Sandy Balls, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially 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.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Sandy Balls (SP6)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Sandy Balls
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
Questions from Sandy Balls
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sandy Balls?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. 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 Sandy Balls in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Sandy Balls is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Safely, from the ground or a window. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground, and we’ll record the rest.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
How we price storm damage roof reports
To price your survey, we check:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Also in Sandy Balls
The survey, step by step
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Sandy Balls, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Sandy Balls, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Sandy Balls?
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Loose or torn flashings
- Water coming in after the storm
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Take a building like The Burgate School and Sixth Form: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their insurance cover
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Storm damage roof reports in Sandy Balls: 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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. With Breamore House about 2.9 miles north, Sandy Balls sits in an area with a long building history. 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.
The streets around a church such as St Giles are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Sandy Balls is in Hampshire. Anywhere in Sandy Balls, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property. Across Hampshire, we cover Sandy Balls. There’s also a page for Southampton.
We work across the SP6 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on The Pines, River Road and Larch Row. If you’re just outside Sandy Balls, we cover Godshill (1 mile north-east), Criddlestyle (1 mile south-west), Blissford (1 mile south), Stuckton (1 mile south-west) and Frogham (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Totton (11 miles east), Lymington (15 miles south-east), Romsey (13 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south), Ringwood (6 miles south) and Barton on Sea (14 miles south).
Around Sandy Balls
Around Sandy Balls, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Fighting Cocks pub. A little further out are Fordingbridge Doll Museum (1.3 miles west) and Godshill Castle Hill (0.9 miles north). Not far away are Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.