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Storm damage roof report in Drayton, Portsmouth
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Drayton, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
Why act early in Drayton
Leaving storm damage can let water into the roof space and rooms below. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. Arranging work in a smaller place like Drayton is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Drayton
- Package prices that include VAT
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Drayton
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. We note signs of each: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. If you’ve noticed stains appearing after strong winds and lead lifted at abutments, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older cottages and houses around Drayton may have roofs with little or no underlay. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Whether it’s long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. In the loft, damp battens or wet insulation are often the first clues.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Drayton (PO6)
- Wider area
- Portsmouth
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price storm damage roof reports
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- How big the roof is
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
What to let us know when you get in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
FAQs for Drayton
Is Drayton within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Is my home in Drayton listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Insurers usually exclude wear and tear. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. You’ll then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We check everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Drayton roofs and the weather
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Drayton, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, often gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. The wider area around Drayton has a long history of building, with Warblington Castle about 3.4 miles east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building such as Springfield School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near The Bridge Shopping Centre, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Drayton Methodist Church, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Drayton is about 2 miles south of Purbrook, in Portsmouth. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Drayton for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Drayton is one of the places in Portsmouth we cover.
Every address in PO6 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Galt Road, Hirst Road and Court Lane, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Farlington (1 mile east), Widley (1 mile north), Cosham (1 mile west), Wymering (1 mile west) and Hilsea (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Portsmouth (3 miles south-west), Southsea (4 miles south), Milton (4 miles south), Landport (3 miles south-west), Baffins (3 miles south) and Rudmore (3 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Drayton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Solent Junior School and New Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Cosham station, roughly 1 mile west of the centre. A little further out are Portchester Castle (3.1 miles west) and World War I Remembrance Centre (1 mile south). The countryside around Drayton includes Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
Other services in Drayton
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Wind can pull the flashings away from a chimney. Loose flashings are recorded.
Ridge and hip tiles
Worn mortar under ridge tiles can let them lift in a storm. Our report says whether it looks freshly damaged or worn over time.
How it works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect between one and two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a smaller place like Drayton, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.