Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Sarisbury
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Sarisbury. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- New damp or leaks inside
- Broken or displaced guttering
Checking the roof from the ground
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Storm damage roof report in Sarisbury: what you get
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Your policy document sets out its own definition. We do not decide whether a storm met that test. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. The report includes photos of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. If you’re worried about gutters pulled loose in the wind and damage from fallen branches or debris, we can find out what’s behind it.
Around Sarisbury, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it isn’t always obvious where it starts. It is worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Sarisbury (SO31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Sarisbury
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. The decision still rests with the insurer.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Landlords with a home close to Swanwick station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- When you will get the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Surveys for landlords and agents in Sarisbury
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Places near Sarisbury
Also in Sarisbury
Leaks and storm damage in Sarisbury
Sarisbury is within about 3 miles of the coast. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. 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. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
Anyone responsible for a site like Sarisbury Church of England Junior School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Paul, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Sarisbury is about 3 miles south of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Sarisbury, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Sarisbury is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for storm damage roof reports. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Storm damage roof reports in SO31 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Woodlands Close, Bridge Road and Painswick Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Sarisbury include Swanwick (1 mile north-west), Park Gate (1 mile east), Sarisbury Green (1 mile south-west), Locks Heath (1 mile south-east) and Lower Swanwick (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (7 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
What’s near Sarisbury
We work in homes and buildings around Brookfield Community School and Language College and The Old Ship Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Swanwick station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Coldeast (within half a mile south) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1 mile north). Open spaces near Sarisbury include Swanwick Lakes.
How the survey works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Parking around Sarisbury is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
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 email us to find out.
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Sarisbury questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sarisbury?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Sarisbury?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take an hour or two on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The written report follows by email.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
Only your insurer can decide that. We record the damage, with photos and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. We note both storm damage and older defects, so it is clear what we found. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
When you need someone else
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- The outcome of a claim
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Acting for you with the insurer
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. We record which are damaged and where.
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. We photograph any we find.