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Storm Damage Roof Report in Fareham Common
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Fareham Common.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Storm damage roof report in Fareham Common: what you get
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. We survey chimney stacks, gutters and fascias and flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and stains appearing after strong winds.
Houses in smaller places like Fareham Common can stand more in the open, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that’s a useful clue. It helps to know when and where the water appears. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
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.
- Where
- Fareham Common (PO16, PO14)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Wind can pull the flashings away from a chimney. Loose flashings are recorded.
Clay and concrete tiles
Older tiles held only by nibs, without nails or clips, can lift more easily. We record what we can see of the fixings.
Fareham Common: your questions answered
Will you come out to Fareham Common?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Fareham Common?
Often, yes. Fareham Common is within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. With binoculars, you can see a lot from the ground, and we will record the rest.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs aren’t included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What affects the price in Fareham Common
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to let us know when you contact us
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What’s prompted the survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Fareham Common
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, with photographs.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
For an older house near a landmark such as Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Fareham Common roofs and the weather
Fareham Common lies within about 1 mile of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
If you run a business near Fareham Shopping Centre, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down. If you own a rental within reach of Fareham station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Fareham Common is about 1 mile east of Fareham, in Hampshire. Bookings from Fareham Common are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Fareham Common is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for storm damage roof reports.
All of PO16 and PO14 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Bath Lane, Osborn Road and High Street. Main roads around Fareham Common include the A32, so getting to you is simple. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Wallington (1 mile north-east), Fareham (1 mile west), North Fareham (1 mile north), Boarhunt (2 miles north-east) and Crockerhill (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (3 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles north-east), Totton (15 miles west) and Chandler's Ford (13 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Fareham Common
Around Fareham Common, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Harrison Primary School, The Red Lion Hotel and Cams Hill School. For rail, the closest station is Fareham station, roughly 0.8 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Portchester Castle (2.8 miles east) and Carron Row Farm Museum (2.6 miles west). The countryside around Fareham Common includes West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
The survey, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. A visit to Fareham Common is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the roof space where it is safe.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.