Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in West Wellow
Storm damage roof reports across West Wellow, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You will have your own independent record to refer to.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
About our storm damage roof report in West Wellow
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We’re not loss adjusters and cannot tell you if your claim will succeed. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. Common reasons to book are water coming in after the storm and ridge tiles that have come loose, across ridges and hips, flashings and gutters and fascias.
In a village or hamlet like West Wellow, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We look at what can safely be seen and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- West Wellow (SO51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What else we do in West Wellow
FAQs for West Wellow
Is West Wellow in the area you cover?
Yes, West Wellow is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in West Wellow as anywhere else.
Do you cover smaller places like West Wellow?
Yes, West Wellow is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
That is not something we can promise. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. Each area is photographed and described.
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. We photograph and describe the damage.
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older rural homes like those around West Wellow can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Check we can get to the back of the property
How to book
To arrange a survey, call 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
Storm damage roof reports around West Wellow
Landford Manor, about 2 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around West Wellow. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
If you look after a building such as Wellow School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. Landlords with a home close to Romsey station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
West Wellow is about 5 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Roofs in West Wellow get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Across Hampshire, we cover West Wellow. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the SO51 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Wheatears Drive, Gazing Lane and Reeves Close and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Canada (1 mile south), East Wellow (1 mile south-east), Blackhill (1 mile south-east), Plaitford Green (1 mile north) and The Frenches (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Totton (5 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles east), Hedge End (13 miles east) and Lymington (15 miles south).
Landmarks near West Wellow
Typical jobs here are in homes near Embley and Rockingham Arms, among other places. The nearest railway station is Romsey station, roughly 4.2 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.9 miles east). For a walk, there’s Copythorne Common.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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. Do not go up yourself.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in West Wellow?
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. What happens next is up to the insurer.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Damaged ridges and hips
The streets around a church such as Church of St Margaret are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
What to check before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- When you’ll get the report
- What insurance they carry
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.