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Storm damage roof report in Chilworth, Southampton
We carry out storm damage roof reports in Chilworth and the rest of Southampton. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. We record which are damaged and where.
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. We record both the storm damage and the older wear.
About our storm damage roof report in Chilworth
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It isn’t a repair quote and doesn’t include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for that. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. Typical surveys look at water coming in after the storm and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks, across chimney stacks, flashings and flat roofs.
For a small place like Chilworth, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned in advance. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Chilworth (SO16)
- Region
- Southampton
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Chilworth property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
You’ll need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Questions from Chilworth
Is the coastal weather around Chilworth hard on roofs?
It can do. Chilworth is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Is Chilworth within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We are not loss adjusters and do not act for you with the insurer. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
Towns and villages near Chilworth
Also in Chilworth
Wind, rain and roofs in Chilworth
Chilworth is within about 4 miles of the coast. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. About 2 miles south-east lies South Stoneham House, a reminder of how long the area around Chilworth has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Trees in and around Lakeside Country Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. If you own a rental within reach of Swaythling station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Chilworth is about 2 miles south-west of Chandler's Ford, in Southampton. From houses to flats and shops in Chilworth, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Chilworth is one of the places in Southampton where we work for storm damage roof reports.
All of SO16 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include Heatherlands Road, Roman Road and Pinelands Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Chilworth include Chilworth Old Village (1 mile north-west), Bassett (1 mile south), Lordswood (1 mile south-west), Highfield (2 miles south) and North Baddesley (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Southampton (3 miles south), Shirley (3 miles south), Regents Park (3 miles south-west), Townhill Park (3 miles south-east), Midanbury (3 miles south-east) and Thornhill (4 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Chilworth
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton and Lakeside Country Park, among other places. Chilworth’s nearest station is Swaythling station, about 1.9 miles south-east. A little further out are Eastleigh Museum (2.5 miles east) and Marlands Shopping Centre (3.6 miles south). Open spaces near Chilworth include Flexford Nature Reserve.
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It usually takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Chilworth can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Chilworth
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
Landlords and letting agents in Chilworth book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Chilworth?
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. We can’t say whether the decision will change.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Lead lifted at abutments
- New damp or leaks inside
The streets around a church like Church of St Denys are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one