Hampshire · London and the South East
Alverstoke Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports across Alverstoke, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Storm damage roof report in Alverstoke
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and don’t climb onto the roof. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. If you’ve noticed torn or lifted flat roof coverings and slates and tiles blown off the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Many homes in small places like Alverstoke face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Alverstoke (PO12)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Broken or missing tiles leave the underlay exposed to rain. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
Slate roofs
Slates often outlast the nails that hold them. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Wind, rain and roofs in Alverstoke
Alverstoke lies within about 1 mile of the sea, 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. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
Shop and office owners around Tricorn Centre may find that a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running. For an older house near a landmark like The Little Church, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Alverstoke is about 2 miles south of Gosport, in Hampshire. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Alverstoke and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Surveys in PO12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on The Lane, Fort Road and Church Road. If you are just outside Alverstoke, we cover Clayhall (1 mile east), Haslar (1 mile east), Privett (1 mile north-west), Portsmouth Point (2 miles north-east) and Portsea (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Havant (9 miles north-east), Fareham (5 miles north), Horndean (11 miles north-east), Hedge End (12 miles north-west), Waterlooville (9 miles north-east) and Purbrook (8 miles north-east).
Around Alverstoke
Typical jobs here are in homes near Bay House School and Village Home pub. The closest station to Alverstoke is Portsmouth Harbour station, about 2.1 miles north-east. A little further out are Tricorn Centre (3 miles north-east) and Gosport War Memorial Hospital (0.9 miles north). The countryside around Alverstoke includes West of the River Alver.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
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What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Older roofs in small places like Alverstoke can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
FAQs for Alverstoke
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Alverstoke?
It can do. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Alverstoke is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Alverstoke?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It doesn’t include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The report follows by email.
Will you check the loft?
Normally, 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.
When to book a survey in Alverstoke
Storms do not only affect pitched roofs. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- New damp or leaks inside
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
For landlords with property near Portsmouth Harbour station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
What to check before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What the survey won’t cover
Useful tips for Alverstoke property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Never climb onto the roof yourself.