Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Wigley
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Wigley, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Why act early in Wigley
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Acting quickly typically means less damage overall. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Storm damage roof report in Wigley
We inspect the roof from wherever it can safely be seen: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there is access, and the roof itself where that’s safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. We note any part we couldn’t see. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. We survey gutters and fascias, flashings and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are damaged ridges and hips and gutters pulled loose in the wind.
For a small place like Wigley, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned in advance. It’s useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Wigley (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
On flat roofs, storms can lift edges and tear membranes. Damage is photographed and described.
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. We record any damage we can see.
Questions from Wigley
Do you cover smaller places like Wigley?
Yes. Wigley is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Wigley is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
Only your insurer can decide that. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The written report follows by email.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Safely, from the ground or a window. Don’t use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level and we’ll inspect the rest from safe positions.
Storm damage roof reports around Wigley
Wigley is within about 4 miles of the coast, 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. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you own a rental within reach of Totton station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Wigley is about 3 miles north-west of Totton, in Hampshire. Surveys in Wigley work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Wigley is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for storm damage roof reports. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in SO51 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we survey roofs in Ower (1 mile south), Hillstreet (1 mile south-east), East Wellow (2 miles north-west), Blackhill (2 miles north-west) and Copythorne (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles east), Totton (3 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (7 miles east), Hedge End (11 miles east) and Lymington (13 miles south).
Near you in Wigley
Wigley’s nearest station is Totton station, roughly 3.4 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.5 miles south) and Eling Experience (3.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Wigley includes Copythorne Common.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Common roof problems in Wigley
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. We record the damage and where it is, with photos.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Water coming in after the storm
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Landford Manor, about 4.4 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Wigley. Older roofs around here can leak at old repairs as readily as at original details.
What to check before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether VAT is added on top
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
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What happens on the day
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a hamlet or village like Wigley, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.