Hampshire · London and the South East
Toothill Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Toothill, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Storm damage roof reports around Toothill
Toothill lies within about 4 miles of the sea, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. With South Stoneham House about 4.3 miles south-east, Toothill sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Romsey station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St John, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Toothill is about 2 miles south of Romsey, in Hampshire. We visit Toothill as part of our work across Hampshire. Toothill is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for storm damage roof reports.
Every address in SO51 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you’re just outside Toothill, we cover Ashfield (1 mile west), Upton (1 mile south), Lee (1 mile west), Rownhams (1 mile south-east) and North Baddesley (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (9 miles north-east), Eastleigh (5 miles east), Fareham (14 miles south-east), Totton (4 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (4 miles north-east) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Toothill
Toothill’s nearest station is Romsey station, about 2.3 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Romsey Community Hospital (2.1 miles north) and King Johns House (2.4 miles north-west). Not far away are Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
Storm damage roof report in Toothill: what you get
High winds typically affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. If you’ve noticed broken or displaced guttering and stains appearing after strong winds, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Many homes in small places like Toothill face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Toothill (SO51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. We photograph any we find.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge and hip tiles take the full force of the wind. We record any that have lifted, cracked or come away.
What we cannot see
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- The outcome of a claim
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Toothill?
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. What happens next is up to the insurer.
Look out for signs like these:
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Mountbatten School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Questions to ask before booking
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Common questions in Toothill
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Toothill?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is the coastal weather around Toothill hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows, and Toothill is within about 4 miles of the coast.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
What if the roof was already worn?
Insurers typically exclude wear and tear. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
What if my insurer declines the 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.
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It’s your record to use.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Around Toothill, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before we arrive
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Checking the roof from the ground
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in.