Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Elson, Hampshire
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Elson from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Water coming in after the storm
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a smaller place like Elson, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside, 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.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Let us know where we can park nearby
How to book
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Storm damage roof report in Elson
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. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. We’re frequently asked to look into holes or cracks caused by debris and flat roof edges peeled back, across ridges and hips, slate and tile slopes and flat roofs.
In older homes around places like Elson, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Finding where it gets in, and whether it’s old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. In the loft, damp battens or wet insulation are often the first clues.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Elson (PO12, PO13)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price storm damage roof reports
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The size of the roof
- Height and safe access
- House, block, shop or office
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Storm damage roof reports around Elson
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Elson, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Shop and office owners around Tricorn Centre may find that a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running. If you let a flat or house near Portsmouth Harbour station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Elson is about 1 mile north of Gosport, in Hampshire. Elson gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Elson is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work.
Surveys in PO12 and PO13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Ham Lane, Quay Lane and Avery Lane. Main roads around Elson include the A32, which makes travel easy. We also cover Gosport (1 mile south), Forton (1 mile south), Bridgemary (1 mile north-west), Priddy's Hard (1 mile south-east) and Rowner (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (14 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (7 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Elson
We work in homes and buildings around The Kings Head pub, St Vincent College and Brune Park Community School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour station, about 2.1 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Search (1.6 miles south-east) and Portchester Castle (2.2 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
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Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Elson
Is my home in Elson listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will you come out to Elson?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Safely, from the ground or a window. Do not use a ladder or go onto the roof. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof for you to send to your insurer.
Common roof problems in Elson
Gusts work at anything on a roof that is loose or exposed. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Broken or displaced guttering
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Thomas, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Before you book anyone
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Wind can pull the flashings away from a chimney. Loose flashings are recorded.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails often fail first. We check whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
Useful tips for Elson property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Check your policy for how to report damage
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. It’s your record to use.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Don’t go up a ladder to look.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Elson
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.