London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Portsmouth
Wherever you are in Portsmouth, our roof surveyors can carry out storm damage roof reports. Clear prices including VAT, and surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Towns we cover in Portsmouth
What it covers: an independent record of roof damage after a storm. The lists below link to a page for each place. You can also book straight away on 07833 053749.
Biggest towns in Portsmouth
How a storm damage roof report works in Portsmouth
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It is a written report with photos, sent by email. It doesn’t price the repairs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. We are frequently asked to look into flat roof edges peeled back and loose or torn flashings, across flashings, chimney stacks and ridges and hips.
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
What affects the price in Portsmouth
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
What you get with us
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Package prices that include VAT
- An independent view of the roof
- Surveys seven days a week
Book a survey
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Local landmarks in Portsmouth
Around Portsmouth, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Manor Infant School, Alexandra Park and St Wilfrid. Nearby too are The Druids Arms (within half a mile north-east), The Portsmouth Academy (under half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.7 miles south-west). For rail, the closest station is Fratton station, roughly 0.9 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Portsmouth Hospital (0.7 miles south-west) and Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum (under half a mile west). Not far away are Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
Roofs and weather across Portsmouth
Leaks across Portsmouth tend to show up after heavy rain or a change in the wind, which is a useful clue in itself. From Southsea, Milton and Landport outwards, the search starts inside and works back to the roof.
Our area covers London and South East England, including Portsmouth. Housing here runs from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to post-war new towns and modern estates. Parts of Portsmouth are coastal, so the weather on the day matters more for drone flights and roof access. A windy forecast can mean a change of date.
Portsmouth: If you run a business near Tricorn Centre, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Wilfrid, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Portsmouth
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Roof area
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
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.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. They can damage the roof in high winds.
Why act early?
It helps to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their track record with similar roofs
Different roofs, different checks
Ridge and hip tiles
Worn mortar under ridge tiles can let them lift in a storm. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are often where flat roof coverings start to peel back. We check whether the damage is recent or older.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Portsmouth
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is usually excluded from home insurance. We note both storm damage and older defects, so it is clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Stay off the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Do you cover Portsmouth?
Yes. We survey roofs in Portsmouth. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from ground level first if it’s safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.