Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Upper Swanmore
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a storm damage roof report in Upper Swanmore and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Wind, rain and roofs in Upper Swanmore
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
Take an older house close to Church of St Barnabas: leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. If you own a rental within reach of Botley station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Upper Swanmore is about 6 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We visit Upper Swanmore as part of our work across Hampshire, for homes and businesses alike. Across Hampshire, we cover Upper Swanmore. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
All of SO32 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. You’ll find streets such as Vicarage Lane, Green Lane and Well Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Upper Swanmore: Hill Grove (1 mile south), Swanmore (1 mile south-west), The Hangers (1 mile north-west), Droxford (2 miles north-east) and Dean (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (10 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (8 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles south-east).
Near you in Upper Swanmore
We work in homes and buildings around Swanmore College of Technology and the streets around them. The closest station to Upper Swanmore is Botley station, roughly 4.4 miles south-west. A little further out are Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.9 miles west) and Knowle Hospital (5.1 miles south). Not far away are St Clair's Meadow and Beacon Hill.
How a storm damage roof report works in Upper Swanmore
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. 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. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. Typical surveys look at stains appearing after strong winds and slates and tiles blown off the roof, on flat roofs, ridges and hips and gutters and fascias.
Being in a small place like Upper Swanmore makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. It’s useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Where
- Upper Swanmore (SO32)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
If you’re unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. If that does not resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Don’t go up a ladder to look.
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Around Upper Swanmore, 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. We only go where it is safe.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
How to book
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Upper Swanmore, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Upper Swanmore
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. The decision still rests with the insurer.
Common reasons to book include:
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Broken or displaced guttering
Anyone responsible for a site like Swanmore Church of England Aided Primary School will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- How soon the report will arrive
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
Places near Upper Swanmore
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Upper Swanmore
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. We photograph each gap.
Flat roof coverings
On flat roofs, storms can lift edges and tear membranes. Damage is photographed and described.
FAQs for Upper Swanmore
Do you cover smaller places like Upper Swanmore?
Yes, Upper Swanmore is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you cover Upper Swanmore?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Upper Swanmore is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it is clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
We cannot say whether a claim will be paid. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it is safe. We check everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
There is no single figure. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Your policy document will say.
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Upper Swanmore
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings