Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in South Gorley, Hampshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in South Gorley, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
What we’re asked to look at in South Gorley
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. We cannot say whether the decision will change.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
Anyone responsible for a site like Hyde Church of England Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
What to check before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What exactly goes into their report
Storm damage roof report in South Gorley: what you get
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there’s access, and the roof itself where that’s safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. We note any part we couldn’t see. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. If you are worried about flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and holes or cracks caused by debris, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
For a small place like South Gorley, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Place
- South Gorley (SP6)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
- The size of the roof
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Wind, rain and roofs in South Gorley
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
The streets around a church like Church of the Holy Ascension are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
South Gorley is in Hampshire. In South Gorley, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. There’s also a page for Southampton.
We survey roofs across the SP6 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Mockbeggar (1 mile south), Ibsley (1 mile south-west), Harbridge (1 mile west), Rockford (1 mile south) and Linwood (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (14 miles south-east), Romsey (14 miles north-east), New Milton (11 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles south) and Barton on Sea (12 miles south-east).
Near you in South Gorley
A little further out are Fordingbridge Doll Museum (2.4 miles north) and Godshill Castle Hill (3.4 miles north). Not far away are Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
Why get it checked now?
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from the ground. That keeps a record of how it looked. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Prices that include VAT
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Common questions in South Gorley
Do you carry out roof surveys in South Gorley?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and South Gorley is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in South Gorley is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Insurers usually exclude wear and tear. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
How it works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit usually takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. For a village or hamlet like South Gorley, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
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. Never climb onto the roof to look.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- How your policy defines a storm
- Areas we can’t see safely
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias