Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in St Ives
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in St Ives. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- New damp or leaks inside
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Storm damage roof report in St Ives
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Check your own policy wording. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. The report includes photos of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. The claim decision rests with your insurer. Typical surveys look at damaged pots on the stack and lead lifted at abutments, across flashings, ridges and hips and chimney stacks.
Being in a small place like St Ives makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. It’s useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Location
- St Ives (BH24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports in St Ives: local notes
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. The wider area around St Ives has a long history of building, with Avon Tyrrell House about 4.5 miles south-east. 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, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near All Saints, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Trees in and around Avon Heath Country Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Anyone responsible for a site like St Ives Primary & Nursery School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
St Ives is in Hampshire. We survey roofs in St Ives and the rest of Hampshire. Across Hampshire, we cover St Ives and the places around it. Southampton is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: BH24. You will find streets such as Compton Beeches, Post Office Lane and Azalea Close, and we cover them all. Other places close to St Ives include Ashley Heath (1 mile west), Avon Castle (1 mile south-east), St Leonards (1 mile south-west) and Matchams (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Totton (15 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south-east), New Milton (9 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (10 miles south-east), Ashley (10 miles south-east) and Milford on Sea (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near St Ives
In St Ives, that means homes and buildings near Ringwood School, Ringwood Waldorf School and Avon Heath Country Park. Well-known places in the area include St Leonard's Hospital (1.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near St Ives include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Slates frequently outlast the nails that hold them. We check whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
How the survey works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like St Ives, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
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 ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
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Prices for storm damage roof reports in St Ives
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Roof area
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- How your policy defines a storm
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Estimates of repair costs
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
FAQs for St Ives
Is St Ives in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
How do I find out if my home in St Ives is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for those.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from the ground first if it is safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
It depends on your policy. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Check your policy wording.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Landlords and agents in St Ives book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.