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Storm damage roof report in Bitterne, Southampton
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Bitterne, with photos and a clear written report.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged gutters and fascias
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Getting in touch
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What’s prompted the survey
- When you need the report by
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How a storm damage roof report works in Bitterne
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. If you’ve noticed broken or displaced guttering and damaged flat roof membrane, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs, slate and tile slopes and flashings alike.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Bitterne can let water in, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it isn’t always obvious where it starts. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Bitterne (SO18, SO19)
- Region
- Southampton
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Bitterne
Also in Bitterne
When to book a survey in Bitterne
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.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Water coming in after the storm
For landlords with property near Bitterne station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Before booking anyone
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- A price for the repairs
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
Bitterne questions
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Bitterne?
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 Bitterne is within about 2 miles of the coast.
Is Bitterne within the area you cover?
Yes. Bitterne is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
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 can’t be seen from outside.
What does a storm damage report cost?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs are not part of the report.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
Only your insurer can decide that. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
How it works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Homes around Bitterne often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there’s access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Storm damage roof reports around Bitterne
Bitterne is within about 2 miles of the coast, where storms can bring strong gusts off the sea. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, frequently gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you look after a building such as Bitterne CE Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. Historic houses such as South Stoneham House, about 1.8 miles north-west, show how far back building around Bitterne goes. On older roofs nearby, leaks often trace back to lead flashings, valleys and gutters.
Bitterne is about 1 mile east of Southampton, in Southampton. We provide storm damage roof reports for householders, landlords and businesses in Bitterne and the surrounding area. Across Southampton, we cover Bitterne and the places around it.
We cover every part of the SO18 and SO19 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include Bath Road, Ruby Road and Dean Road. Main roads around Bitterne include the A3024, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Bitterne include Northam (1 mile west), Bitterne Park (1 mile north-west), Itchen (1 mile south-west), Midanbury (1 mile north) and Harefield (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Shirley (3 miles west), Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (4 miles west), Coxford (4 miles west), Freemantle (3 miles west) and Lordswood (4 miles north-west).
Near you in Bitterne
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Itchen College, Riverside Park and St Mary's Independent School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Bitterne station, about 0.7 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (within half a mile north-west) and Marlands Shopping Centre (2 miles west). The countryside around Bitterne includes Netley Common.
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Bitterne. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.