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Storm damage roof report in Forton, Hampshire
A careful look at the roof at your property in Forton, with photographs and a written report.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
Storm damage roof reports in Forton: local notes
Forton lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Forton means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it pays to find faults before guests do. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St John the Evangelist, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Forton is about 1 mile south-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Forton is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of PO12 and PO13 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include Lee Road, Ford Road and Lees Lane, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Gosport (1 mile north-west), Priddy's Hard (1 mile north-east), Elson (1 mile north), Bridgemary (2 miles north-west) and Rowner (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Havant (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (11 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (7 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Forton
In Forton, that means homes and buildings near The Trafalgar pub, Brune Park Community School and St Vincent College. Forton’s nearest station is Portsmouth Harbour station, roughly 1.5 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Portchester Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Gosport War Memorial Hospital (0.6 miles south-west). Not far away are West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Forton
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We aren’t loss adjusters and cannot say whether a claim will be paid. We survey flashings, ridges and hips and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about damage from fallen branches or debris and ridge tiles that have come loose.
In a smaller place like Forton, some roofs face open ground, so wind and driving rain find any weakness in ridges, verges and flashings. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that is a useful clue. Let us know when it happens when you contact us. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Place
- Forton (PO12, PO13)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Forton: your questions answered
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Forton?
Often, yes. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Forton is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Forton?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when booking.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from ground level first if it’s safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
That is not something we can promise. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of each area of damage. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
How the survey works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Being in a smaller place like Forton does not change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
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
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
- House, block, shop or office
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
We will typically ask about:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Forton
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.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
When to book a survey in Forton
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.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- New damp or leaks inside
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Landlords with a home close to Portsmouth Harbour station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
What to check before booking
- When you will get the report
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price