Hampshire · London and the South East
Sway Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Sway, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Water coming in after the storm
Storm damage roof report in Sway
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Check your own policy wording. We don’t decide whether a storm met that test. 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. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We survey flat roofs, flashings and slate and tile slopes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are lead lifted at abutments and damaged flat roof membrane.
In older homes around places like Sway, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there is little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Finding where it gets in, and whether it’s old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. In the loft, damp battens or wet insulation are often the first clues.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Sway (SO41)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a smaller place like Sway, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Sway
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. It’s your record to use.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. They can damage the roof in high winds.
Storm damage roof reports in Sway: local notes
Sway lies within about 4 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Landlords with a home close to Sway station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If you live in an older home near St Luke's Church, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Sway is about 3 miles north-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Sway can all book storm damage roof reports, with a written report and photographs every time. Sway is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for storm damage roof reports. Southampton is in our area too.
Surveys in SO41 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Station Road, Anderwood Drive and Cruse Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside Sway, we cover Mead End (1 mile west), Tiptoe (1 mile south-west), Hordle (2 miles south), Ashley (2 miles south-west) and Bashley (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Totton (10 miles north-east), Lymington (3 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north), Hythe (10 miles north-east), New Milton (3 miles south-west) and Ringwood (9 miles north-west).
Near you in Sway
Typical jobs here are in homes near Forest Heath Hotel, among other places. Sway has its own railway station: Sway station. Nearby you’ll also find Lymington New Forest Hospital (2.9 miles south-east) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (3.3 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Milford on Sea LNR.
When to book a survey in Sway
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.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
Anyone responsible for a site like St Luke's 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.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Their report turnaround times
Questions from Sway
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sway?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is Sway within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How long does the survey take?
It typically takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our reports start from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. Repair costs are not part of the report.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Only from ground level or from windows. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Older stacks with worn pointing or cracked flaunching are more likely to suffer. Our report notes recent damage and older defects.
Ridge and hip tiles
Worn mortar under ridge tiles can let them lift in a storm. Our report says whether it looks freshly damaged or worn over time.
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.