Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in St Cross, Hampshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for St Cross, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
About our storm damage roof report in St Cross
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 torn or lifted flat roof coverings and damaged gutters and fascias, we can find out what’s behind it.
Around St Cross, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it isn’t always obvious where it starts. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- St Cross (SO22, SO23)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- How your policy defines a storm
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
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What else we do in St Cross
St Cross: your questions answered
Is St Cross within the area you cover?
Yes. St Cross is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is St Cross in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
What does a storm damage report cost?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs are not part of the report.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run seven days a week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in St Cross?
A storm often finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around St Cross means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What exactly goes into their report
Wind, rain and roofs in St Cross
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. 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. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
If you live near a park like St. Cross Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you look after a building such as St Faith's Church of England Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
St Cross is about 1 mile south of Winchester, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in St Cross and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Hampshire, we cover St Cross and the places around it. There is also a page for Southampton.
Storm damage roof reports in SO22 and SO23 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Edgar Road, Hubert Road and Grange Road. We also cover the places around St Cross: Badger Farm (1 mile west), Stanmore (1 mile north-west), Winchester (1 mile north), Bar End (1 mile east) and Highcliffe (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastleigh (6 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (12 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (5 miles south-west) and Hedge End (9 miles south).
What’s near St Cross
We work in homes and buildings around St. Cross Park, The Bell Inn Public House and Kings' School. St Cross’s nearest station is Winchester station, about 1.3 miles north. Nearby you will also find The Gurkha Museum (0.6 miles north-east) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (0.9 miles north). The countryside around St Cross includes Hockley Meadows and Twyford Down.
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It normally takes about one to two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a smaller place like St Cross, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Getting a price
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Landlords and agents in St Cross book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Lifted flashings let rain run behind them into the roof. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. The report notes any damage to the stack.