Hampshire · London and the South East
Shirrell Heath Storm Damage Roof Report
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Shirrell Heath, with photos and a written report.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Broken or displaced guttering
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Shirrell Heath
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. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. We are often asked to look into ridge tiles that have come loose and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind, across flat roofs, chimney stacks and ridges and hips.
Many homes in small places like Shirrell Heath face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Location
- Shirrell Heath (SO32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price storm damage roof reports
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Height and safe access
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What’s prompted the survey
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
Slate roofs
Slates frequently outlast the nails that hold them. We look at whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
Shirrell Heath roofs and the weather
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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. 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 an older house near a landmark like Church of St John, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Anyone responsible for a site like St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you own a rental within reach of Botley station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Shirrell Heath is about 5 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Shirrell Heath. Shirrell Heath is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. There’s also a page for Southampton.
We survey roofs across the SO32 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on High Street, Smiths Lane and Black Horse Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Shedfield (1 mile south-west), Kingsmead (1 mile east), Mislingford (1 mile east), Swanmore (1 mile north) and Wickham (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (11 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (5 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles east).
What’s near Shirrell Heath
Around Shirrell Heath, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Prince of Wales pub and Swanmore College of Technology, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Botley station, about 2.9 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Knowle Hospital (2.9 miles south) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.4 miles north-west). Not far away are Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
Questions from Shirrell Heath
Is Shirrell Heath within the area you cover?
Yes, Shirrell Heath is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How do I find out if my home in Shirrell Heath is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect what can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs aren’t included, so ask a roofer to quote.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, though we can’t predict the outcome.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Shirrell Heath
Landlords, agents and building managers in Shirrell Heath and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Somewhere as small as Shirrell Heath, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the loft space where it is safe.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.