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Storm damage roof report in Up Somborne, Hampshire
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Storm damage roof reports in Up Somborne, with photos and a clear written report.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Different roofs, different checks
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.
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. We record which are damaged and where.
Storm damage roof report in Up Somborne
After a storm, it helps to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We are not loss adjusters and cannot tell you if your claim will succeed. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. If you’re worried about torn or lifted flat roof coverings and gutters pulled loose in the wind, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney stacks, flat roofs and slate and tile slopes alike.
Somewhere as small as Up Somborne, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Up Somborne (SO20)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your 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
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What else we do in Up Somborne
How we price storm damage roof reports
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Height and safe access
- How big the roof is
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What made you get in touch
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The property’s address and postcode
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Check how your policy defines a storm
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes an hour or two for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Up Somborne, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the roof space where it is safe.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Advice
What you can safely check yourself
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Storm damage roof reports around Up Somborne
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. 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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
For any home in Up Somborne, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near All Saints Church, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Up Somborne is about 5 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. We provide storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Up Somborne. Up Somborne is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
All of SO20 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Court Lane and Up Somborne Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Up Somborne include Little Somborne (1 mile west), Ashley (1 mile south-west), King's Somborne (2 miles south-west), Lower Slackstead (4 miles south) and Braishfield (5 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (5 miles south-east), Eastleigh (9 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Up Somborne
Nearby you will also find Royal Hampshire County Hospital (4.9 miles south-east).
Common questions in Up Somborne
Do you cover Up Somborne?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is Up Somborne within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Why get it checked now?
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. Our report can then add a clear record. In a place like Up Somborne, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Up Somborne
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Plain-English reports with photos
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.