Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Thorns Beach, Hampshire
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Thorns Beach. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Broken or displaced guttering
Storm damage roof report in Thorns Beach: what you get
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. We note signs of each: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. We survey gutters and fascias, chimney stacks and ridges and hips, and common reasons people get in touch are damaged gutters and fascias and gaps where slates or tiles have gone.
Somewhere as small as Thorns Beach, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We look at everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Thorns Beach (SO42)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are often where flat roof coverings start to peel back. We check whether the damage is recent or older.
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. Our report notes recent damage and older defects.
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Acting for you with the insurer
- How your policy defines a storm
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
Storm damage roof reports around Thorns Beach
Thorns Beach lies within about 1 mile of the sea, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, often gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
Historic houses such as Beaulieu Palace House, about 3.8 miles north, show how far back building around Thorns Beach goes. On older roofs nearby, leaks often trace back to lead flashings, valleys and gutters. If you let a flat or house near Lymington Pier station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Thorns Beach is about 5 miles east of Lymington, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Thorns Beach, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Thorns Beach is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
We cover every part of SO42 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. We also cover East End (2 miles west), Norleywood (3 miles west), Hamstead (3 miles south), Cranmore (4 miles south) and Bouldnor (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Gosport (13 miles east), Eastleigh (15 miles north), Fareham (12 miles north-east), Totton (11 miles north), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north) and Hedge End (12 miles north-east).
Near you in Thorns Beach
For rail, the closest station is Lymington Pier station, roughly 3.9 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Yarmouth Castle (4.8 miles south-west) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (4 miles north). Not far away are Boldre Foreshore.
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Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Thorns Beach
Will you come out to Thorns Beach?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Thorns Beach?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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 test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We check everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. If it isn’t 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.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Thorns Beach
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
What we do, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes an hour or two at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere like Thorns Beach needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- 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 the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It is your record to use.
Check the roof from ground level after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Don’t go up a ladder to look.