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Eling Storm Damage Roof Report
Independent storm damage roof reports in Eling. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Don’t go up a ladder to look.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Eling
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We’re not loss adjusters and cannot tell you if your claim will succeed. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. Typical surveys look at loose or torn flashings and flat roof edges peeled back, on flat roofs, gutters and fascias and flashings.
In older homes around places like Eling, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there is little to stop it reaching the ceiling. 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 Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Eling (SO40, SO15)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Eling
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Roof area
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- House, block, shop or office
- Height and safe access
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What to let us know when you contact us
These details help when you get in touch:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Eling roofs and the weather
Eling lies within about 1 mile of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings. Southampton Tudor House and Garden, about 3.6 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Eling. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you run a business near Westquay, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down. If you look after a building like Eling Infant School and Nursery, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you let a flat or house near Totton station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Eling is about 1 mile south-east of Totton, in Southampton. We provide storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Eling and nearby. Our Southampton coverage includes Eling and the places around it.
We cover every part of the SO40 and SO15 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Bury Lane, Rose Road and Mill Road, all of which we cover. With the A35 close by, Eling is simple for us to get to for storm damage roof reports. We also cover the places around Eling: Redbridge (1 mile north-east), Millbrook (2 miles east), Hillyfields (2 miles north-east), Maybush (2 miles north-east) and Regents Park (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Southampton (4 miles east), Townhill Park (6 miles east), Midanbury (5 miles east), Thornhill (6 miles east), Chartwell Green (6 miles east) and Harefield (6 miles east).
Near you in Eling
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Anchor pub and Hounsdown School. Eling has its own railway station: Totton station. Well-known places in the area include Eling Experience (0.6 miles north) and Westquay (3.5 miles east). Not far away are Testwood Lakes.
How the survey works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Being in a smaller place like Eling does not change how the visit works: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- 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 safely be seen, including the loft where there is access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Eling: your questions answered
Will you come out to Eling?
Yes, Eling is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How do I find out if my home in Eling is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
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.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Eling?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
What this survey can’t tell you
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Estimates of repair costs
- A decision on your insurance claim
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Eling
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
Places near Eling
Other services in Eling
Why it is worth a survey now in Eling
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Acting quickly normally means less damage overall. In an older home around Eling, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
Why book with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we often see cracked and slipped slates. We photograph and describe each one.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge and hip tiles take the full force of the wind. The survey notes loose, cracked or missing ridge and hip tiles.