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Storm damage roof report in Thornhill, Southampton
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Thornhill, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Water coming in after the storm
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- File receipts for anything you pay for
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Check the roof from ground level after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Do not go up a ladder to look.
About our storm damage roof report in Thornhill
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We are not loss adjusters and cannot say whether a claim will be paid. We survey gutters and fascias, ridges and hips and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about gaps where slates or tiles have gone and damaged gutters and fascias.
In older homes around places like Thornhill, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. 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.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Thornhill (SO19, SO18, SO30)
- Region
- Southampton
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Areas we can’t see safely
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
It helps to keep a 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.
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Thornhill questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Thornhill?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Thornhill, take more of a battering?
Frequently, yes. Thornhill is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How do I book a survey in Thornhill?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
The survey, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a smaller place like Thornhill, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Which survey package you book
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The shape of the roof and its details
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
We’ll usually ask about:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Anything about access we should know
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Thornhill
Thornhill lies within about 3 miles of the sea. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. Historic houses such as South Stoneham House, about 2.4 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Thornhill goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
For businesses in and around places such as Marlands Shopping Centre, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Thornhill Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. Trees in and around Westwood Woodland Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Thornhill is about 2 miles east of Southampton, in Southampton. Thornhill gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Thornhill is one of the towns and villages in Southampton we cover.
Surveys in SO19, SO18 and SO30 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Drove Road, Barry Road and Luton Road and the roads around them. Being close to the A334, Thornhill is simple for us to get to for storm damage roof reports. Close by, we survey roofs in Harefield (1 mile north), Sholing (1 mile south-west), Bitterne (1 mile west), West End (1 mile north) and Chartwell Green (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Shirley (4 miles west), Regents Park (4 miles west), Maybush (5 miles west), Portswood (3 miles north-west), Coxford (5 miles west) and Freemantle (4 miles west). Thornhill is one of the larger places we cover in Southampton.
Near you in Thornhill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Westwood Woodland Park, Woodlands Community College and Grove Park Business and Enterprise College, among other places. The closest station to Thornhill is Sholing station, roughly 1.4 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Moorgreen Hospital (1.4 miles north-east) and Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (1.1 miles west). The countryside around Thornhill includes Netley Common.