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Storm damage roof report in Swanwick, Hampshire
Storm damage roof reports across Swanwick, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Stains appearing after strong winds
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. For a village or hamlet like Swanwick, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- 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 roof space where it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
About our storm damage roof report in Swanwick
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. It is yours to pass to your insurer. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We are not loss adjusters, and we can’t tell you whether a claim will succeed. We survey gutters and fascias, slate and tile slopes and flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are damaged flat roof membrane and new damp or leaks inside.
For a small place like Swanwick, the inspection is the same as anywhere: 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. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Swanwick (SO31, PO15)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Swanwick
Also in Swanwick
For landlords and managing agents
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
When to book a survey in Swanwick
A storm frequently finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- New damp or leaks inside
- Loose or torn flashings
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
If you look after a building such as Sarisbury Church of England Junior School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
What to check before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their insurance cover
Honest limits
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
DIY checks: what’s safe
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.
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. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Wind, rain and roofs in Swanwick
Swanwick lies within about 3 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
Take an older house close to Church of St Paul: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. If you own a rental within reach of Bursledon station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Swanwick is about 2 miles south of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Swanwick is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for homes and businesses alike. Our Hampshire coverage includes Swanwick and the places around it.
All of SO31 and PO15 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets like Walpole Lane, Ashby Mews and Swanwick Lane, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Lower Swanwick (1 mile north-west), Sarisbury (1 mile south-east), Park Gate (1 mile south-east), Burridge (1 mile north-east) and Sarisbury Green (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (8 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles south-east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
What’s near Swanwick
In Swanwick, that means homes and buildings near The Old Ship Inn and Brookfield Community School and Language College. The nearest railway station is Bursledon station, roughly 0.8 miles west. A little further out are Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (within half a mile north) and St Andrew's Castle (2.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Swanwick includes Swanwick Lakes.
Common questions in Swanwick
Is my home in Swanwick listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Swanwick?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Raise it with your insurer first. If it is not resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
Each policy has its own definition. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but check your own wording.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Insurers usually exclude wear and tear. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- House, block, shop or office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Swanwick, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.