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Bassett Storm Damage Roof Report
A careful look at the roof at your property in Bassett, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Broken or displaced guttering
Bassett questions
Is the coastal weather around Bassett hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows, and Bassett is within about 3 miles of the coast.
Do you cover smaller places like Bassett?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs are not included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Insurers normally exclude wear and tear. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. Your insurer decides the claim.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. We record the damage, with photographs and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
How a storm damage roof report works in Bassett
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. It’s yours to pass to your insurer. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We aren’t loss adjusters and can’t say whether a claim will be paid. We are often asked to look into loose or torn flashings and new damp or leaks inside, on ridges and hips, chimney stacks and flashings.
Around Bassett, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it isn’t always obvious where it starts. It’s worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Bassett (SO16, SO17, SO15)
- Region
- Southampton
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a smaller place like Bassett, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest.
- 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.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
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What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in.
Also in Bassett
Storm damage roof reports around Bassett
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Bassett, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave. Historic houses such as South Stoneham House, about 1.5 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Bassett goes. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Michael and All Angels Church, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. If you look after a building like Cantell School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Bassett is about 2 miles north-west of Southampton, in Southampton. We visit Bassett as part of our work across Southampton, for homes and businesses alike. Our Southampton coverage includes Bassett.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: SO16, SO17 and SO15. Local streets include Burgess Road, Pointout Road and Chetwynd Road. Other places close to Bassett include Highfield (1 mile south-east), Lordswood (1 mile west), Chilworth (1 mile north), Coxford (1 mile west) and Shirley (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Thornhill (4 miles south-east), Chartwell Green (3 miles east), Harefield (3 miles south-east), Itchen (3 miles south-east), Sholing (4 miles south-east) and Woolston (4 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Bassett
We work in homes and buildings around The Bellemoor pub, Southampton Common and Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton, among other places. Bassett’s nearest station is Swaythling station, about 1.5 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Netley Castle (4.9 miles south-east) and Foresters Museum & Archive (2.1 miles south). Not far away are Flexford Nature Reserve.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Bassett
Storms don’t only affect pitched roofs. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Living close to Southampton Common is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether VAT is added on top
What we cannot see
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
Landlord and commercial surveys in Bassett
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Roof by roof
Ridge and hip tiles
The ridge and hips are among the most exposed parts of a roof. The survey notes loose, cracked or missing ridge and hip tiles.
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. We look at whether the damage is recent or older.