London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Southampton
Storm damage roof reports in all 40 towns and villages of Southampton, with prices that include VAT.
Storm damage roof report across Southampton
An independent record of roof damage after a storm. Find your town in the lists below for local details, or call 07833 053749 to book.
Main towns
About storm damage roof reports in Southampton
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Take photos from the ground or from windows, and do not 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. Typical surveys look at roofs hit by falling trees and torn or lifted flat roof coverings, across gutters and fascias, ridges and hips and flat roofs.
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
How our prices work
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- An independent view of the roof
- A written report with photos
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Landmarks near Southampton
In Southampton, that means homes and buildings near Saint Mary's, St Mary's Independent School and Rockstone Place Park and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Bevois Town Primary School (within half a mile west), The Hobbit pub (under half a mile west) and St Anne's Catholic School (0.6 miles south-west). There’s a railway station in Southampton itself: St Denys station. Nearby you’ll also find Marlands Shopping Centre (1 mile south-west) and R J Mitchell Museum (0.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Southampton includes Netley Common.
Roofs and weather across Southampton
After a storm, owners across Southampton want a clear record of what’s been damaged, with photos and a note of what looks new and what looks like wear. Any claim is the insurer’s decision.
London and the South East mix slate and clay tile roofs on older homes with concrete tiles on many later ones. Each roof in Southampton is checked with its age and materials in mind. Southampton includes coastal places, where roofs take more wind and salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Southampton: Trees in and around Rockstone Place Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. For an older house near a landmark such as Saint Mary's, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Why get it checked now?
Damage left open lets in more rain. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly.
Before you book any surveyor
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Will the report include photos?
- How long the report takes to arrive
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
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 less disruption.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
What a survey does not cover
It’s useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Estimates of repair costs
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
Why roofs fail
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. We cannot say whether the decision will change.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
Questions from Southampton
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you work in Southampton?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, Southampton included.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It does not include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.