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Storm damage roof report in Shawford, Hampshire
Independent storm damage roof reports in Shawford. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Loose or torn flashings
Storm damage roof report in Shawford
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: 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 damage from fallen branches or debris and damaged ridges and hips, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney stacks, flashings and ridges and hips alike.
Being in a small place like Shawford makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Shawford (SO21)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Shawford
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Compton All Saints Church of England Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. Living close to St. Cross Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you own a rental within reach of Shawford station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Shawford is about 3 miles south of Winchester, in Hampshire. Shawford is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Storm damage roof reports in SO21 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Shawford Road and Pearson Lane. Other places close to Shawford include Compton (1 mile west), Twyford (1 mile south-east), South Down (1 mile south-west), Otterbourne (1 mile south-west) and St Cross (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (3 miles north), Eastleigh (4 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north-west), Totton (11 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (4 miles south-west).
Near you in Shawford
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bridge Inn and St. Cross Park, among other places. There’s a railway station in Shawford itself: Shawford station. Other landmarks nearby include The Gurkha Museum (2.3 miles north) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (2.7 miles north). For a walk, there’s Twyford Down and Hockley Meadows.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Shawford
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from the ground. Those photos show the damage as it was. In a place like Shawford, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Shawford
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Prices that include VAT
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
What affects the price in Shawford
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- House, block, shop or office
- The roof’s overall size
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
Shawford questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shawford?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover Shawford?
Yes, Shawford is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. If it’s safe, photograph the damage before it is covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Older rural homes like those around Shawford can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets in another room
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Advice
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- How your policy defines a storm
- The outcome of a claim
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias