Portsmouth · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Farlington
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Farlington. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Storm damage roof report in Farlington
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and don’t climb onto the roof. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. We survey flat roofs, slate and tile slopes and gutters and fascias, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are lead lifted at abutments and damaged flat roof membrane.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Farlington can let water in, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it is not always obvious where it starts. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Farlington (PO6, PO9, PO7)
- Wider area
- Portsmouth
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Farlington
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damaged flat roof membrane
If you live in an older home near Church of St Andrew, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
What to check before booking
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their insurance cover
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Wind, rain and roofs in Farlington
Farlington lies within about 1 mile of the sea, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
Warblington Castle, about 2.9 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Farlington. Older roofs in the area may have lead flashings, valleys and gutters that have been patched many times. For businesses in and around places such as The Bridge Shopping Centre, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down.
Farlington is about 2 miles south of Purbrook, in Portsmouth. We cover Farlington and the rest of Portsmouth. Farlington is one of the towns and villages in Portsmouth we cover for storm damage roof reports.
We survey roofs across the PO6, PO9 and PO7 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Galt Road, Grant Road and Havant Road or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Drayton (1 mile west), Widley (1 mile north-west), Cosham (1 mile west), Bedhampton (1 mile north-east) and Purbrook (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Portsmouth (3 miles south-west), Southsea (5 miles south), Milton (4 miles south), Landport (4 miles south-west), Baffins (3 miles south) and Rudmore (3 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Farlington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Springfield School, Springfield School and New Inn, among other places. The closest station to Farlington is Cosham station, about 1.5 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Warblington Castle (2.9 miles east) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (1.6 miles west). For a walk, there is Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
Places near Farlington
Also in Farlington
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
Farlington: your questions answered
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Farlington?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Will you come out to Farlington?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
We cannot say whether a claim will be paid. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Farlington
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Landlords and agents in Farlington book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Older tiles held only by nibs, without nails or clips, can lift more easily. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. We record both the storm damage and the older wear.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- When you need the report by
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a smaller place like Farlington, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
How to book
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.