Hampshire · London and the South East
Setley Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Setley and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Common roof problems in Setley
Insurers frequently want evidence of what has been damaged and why. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. The decision still rests with the insurer.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
If you look after a building such as Brockenhurst Church of England Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Their track record with similar roofs
How a storm damage roof report works in Setley
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It’s a written report with photos, sent by email. It is not a repair quote and does not include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for that. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. We are often asked to look into flat roof edges peeled back and lead lifted at abutments, on slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and flat roofs.
For a small place like Setley, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
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.
- Where
- Setley (SO42)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can frequently spot problems without climbing. Don’t go up a ladder to look.
Why act early in Setley
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, alongside any photos you took yourself. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Setley, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Every finding written up with photos
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Places near Setley
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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 1–2 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. Cottages and farmhouses around Setley often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- 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.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
On flat roofs, storms can lift edges and tear membranes. We record any damage and where it is.
Ridge and hip tiles
Worn mortar under ridge tiles can let them lift in a storm. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
Setley roofs and the weather
Setley lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you let a flat or house near Brockenhurst station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Take an older house close to Church of St Nicholas: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Setley is about 4 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Setley is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the SO42 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Tilebarn Lane and Lymington Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Brockenhurst (1 mile north), South Weirs (1 mile west), Balmerlawn (1 mile north), Lyndhurst (5 miles north) and Emery Down (5 miles north). Further out, we also cover Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Totton (8 miles north), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-east), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Lymington (4 miles south) and Romsey (13 miles north).
Near you in Setley
Typical jobs here are in homes near Foresters Arms and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Brockenhurst station, about 0.6 miles north. Well-known places in the area include St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (3.6 miles south) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (2.9 miles south-east).
Setley questions
Do you cover smaller places like Setley?
Yes, Setley is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Setley, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.