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Storm damage roof report in Stone, Hampshire
Storm damage roof reports around Stone, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
How a storm damage roof report works in Stone
High winds typically affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Falling branches can cause damage too. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. If you’ve noticed gaps where slates or tiles have gone and broken or displaced guttering, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Being in a small place like Stone makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Stone (SO45)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You will have your own independent record to refer to.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
What happens on the day
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. It usually takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Stone often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You tell us 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 is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Stone
Stone is within about 1 mile of the coast, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Historic houses such as Beaulieu Palace House, about 4.4 miles north-west, show how far back building around Stone goes. Older roofs around here can leak at old repairs as readily as at original details. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Francis, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Stone is about 3 miles north-west of Cowes, in Hampshire. Bookings from Stone are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Southampton is in our area too.
Here we cover the SO45 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We also cover the places around Stone: Gurnard (3 miles south-east), Cowes (3 miles south-east), Rew Street (4 miles south), Northwood (4 miles south-east) and Great Thorness (4 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Gosport (9 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north), Fareham (8 miles north-east), Totton (11 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north).
Near you in Stone
Nearby you will also find Calshot Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Sir Max Aitken Museum (3.3 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Mill Hill.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Damage left open lets in more rain. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. Around Stone, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
What affects the price in Stone
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, particularly where the nails have corroded. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
Lead flashings
Lifted flashings let rain run behind them into the roof. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
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Common questions in Stone
Will you come out to Stone?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Is my home in Stone listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 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.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
That’s not something we can promise. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
How do I book a survey in Stone?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
There’s no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Check your policy wording.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.