Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Sherfield English
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Sherfield English, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damaged ridges and hips
Wind, rain and roofs in Sherfield English
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. With Landford Manor about 2.2 miles south-west, Sherfield English sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
For landlords with property near Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If you live in an older home near Church of St Leonard, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Sherfield English is about 5 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Bookings from Sherfield English are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
All of SO51 is covered for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Graemar Lane, Eastwood and Melchet View. Other places close to Sherfield English include Carter's Clay (2 miles north-east), Lockerley (2 miles north-east), Awbridge (2 miles east), Dunbridge (3 miles north-east) and Kimbridge (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (7 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles east) and Hedge End (14 miles south-east).
What’s near Sherfield English
The closest station to Sherfield English is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 2.9 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Romsey Community Hospital (5 miles east). Not far away are Copythorne Common.
How a storm damage roof report works in Sherfield English
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We’re not loss adjusters and cannot tell you if your claim will succeed. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. We’re frequently asked to look into lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and slates and tiles blown off the roof, on chimney stacks, ridges and hips and slate and tile slopes.
In a village or hamlet like Sherfield English, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We look at everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Sherfield English (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Sherfield English
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sherfield English?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Sherfield English?
Yes, Sherfield English is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is this a RICS 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.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. We note both storm damage and older defects, so it’s clear what we found. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
That is not something we can promise. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Why get it checked now?
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. Our report can then add a clear record. Around Sherfield English, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
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 safely it can be seen. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Sherfield English
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Visits on any day of the week
- An independent look at the roof
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Sherfield English, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, often where nails have rusted. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.
Flat roof coverings
Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
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Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we check:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The size of the roof
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
We will usually ask about:
- When you need the report by
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What made you get in touch
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.