Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Winchester
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Winchester from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Storm damage roof report in Winchester
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. We survey slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are broken or displaced guttering and roofs hit by falling trees.
With roofs of every age and type in a place like Winchester, there are many ways for water to get in: slipped slates, cracked tiles, failed flashings, blocked valleys and gutters, or split flat-roof coverings. Water frequently shows up some way from where it got in. Moisture readings, taken alongside a careful look outside, help track where the water has been.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Winchester (SO22, SO23, SO32, SO21)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Winchester
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- When you need the report by
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Checking the roof from ground level
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
Also near Winchester
Also in Winchester
Winchester roofs and the weather
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
For landlords with property near Winchester station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. Take a building like St Bede Church of England Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Winchester is in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Winchester and the rest of Hampshire. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: SO22, SO23, SO32 and SO21. You’ll find streets like The Square, Market Street and Market Lane, all of which we cover. You will find Winchester on the A31 and A32, so it’s easy for us to get to. Other places close to Winchester include Bar End (1 mile south-east), Highcliffe (1 mile east), Hyde (1 mile north), St Cross (1 mile south) and Stanmore (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Eastleigh (6 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (13 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (6 miles south-west) and Hedge End (10 miles south). Winchester is one of the larger places we cover in Hampshire.
What’s near Winchester
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Peter Symonds College, The Green Man pub and Leigh House Hospital. The closest station to Winchester is Winchester station, about 0.6 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Winchester City Museum (less than half a mile north-east) and St John's Rooms And Chapel (less than half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. For a commercial building or block in Winchester, roof access is agreed with whoever manages it before the visit. For homes, clear the way to the loft hatch and let us know about any leaks you know of. The written report follows, with photographs.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the loft space where it’s safe.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- 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 we arrive
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Winchester, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Questions from Winchester
How should I get ready for a visit in Winchester?
It’s useful to clear access to the loft, and to let us know about leaks, damp patches or recent work. Let us know about parking and access in Winchester too.
Do you cover Winchester?
Yes, Winchester is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
Only your insurer can decide that. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it isn’t resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Winchester
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. What happens next is up to the insurer.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Take an older house close to St Swithun-upon-Kingsgate Church: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which limits apply to the survey