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Storm Damage Roof Report in Bitterne Park
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Bitterne Park.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Roofs hit by falling trees
How a storm damage roof report works in Bitterne Park
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Check your own policy wording. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. The report includes photographs of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We survey flat roofs, gutters and fascias and flashings, and the problems we are asked to look at most are water coming in after the storm and ridge tiles that have come loose.
Around Bitterne Park, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp on a chimney breast isn’t always rain from above, which is why it is worth tracing properly. It’s worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Bitterne Park (SO18, SO17, SO19)
- Region
- Southampton
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Bitterne Park
Damage left open lets in more rain. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. Around Bitterne Park, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- An independent look at the roof
- Weekday and weekend surveys
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 usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a smaller place like Bitterne Park, 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, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Keep pets in another room
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
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Leaks and storm damage in Bitterne Park
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Bitterne Park. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of Ascension, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. If you own a rental within reach of Bitterne station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Bitterne Park is about 1 mile east of Southampton, in Southampton. We provide storm damage roof reports for householders, landlords and businesses in Bitterne Park and the surrounding area. Our Southampton coverage includes Bitterne Park.
Here we cover the SO18, SO17 and SO19 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include Neva Road, Avon Road and Bond Road. Bitterne Park is on the A3024, which makes it straightforward to reach. If you are just outside Bitterne Park, we cover Midanbury (1 mile north-east), Bitterne Manor (1 mile south-west), St Denys (1 mile west), Townhill Park (1 mile north-east) and Bitterne (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Shirley (3 miles west), Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (3 miles west), Coxford (3 miles west), Freemantle (3 miles west) and Lordswood (3 miles north-west).
Near you in Bitterne Park
We work in homes and buildings around Bitterne Park Hotel, Bitterne Park Primary School and Riverside Park. Bitterne Park’s nearest station is Bitterne station, about 0.5 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (0.8 miles south-east) and Royal South Hants Hospital (1.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Bitterne Park include Netley Common.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Bitterne Park
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How big the roof is
Every price we give includes VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before you book.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What’s prompted the survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents and landlords in Bitterne Park book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Bitterne Park: your questions answered
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Bitterne Park?
Often, yes. Within about 3 miles of the sea, as Bitterne Park is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bitterne Park?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. 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.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take between one and two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We will confirm the timing as you book.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so you know what the roof shows. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Do you work in Bitterne Park?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, Bitterne Park included.
Common roof problems in Bitterne Park
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Loose or torn flashings
- Damaged ridges and hips
Historic houses such as South Stoneham House, about 0.9 miles north, show how far back building around Bitterne Park goes. Leaks in period homes nearby often come from lead work and valleys that have been patched before.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Are they insured for the work?
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Check your policy for how to report damage
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. You will have your own independent record to refer to.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.