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Storm Damage Roof Report in Fratton
Storm damage roof reports in Fratton, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Storm damage roof report in Fratton: what you get
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. We do not decide whether a storm met that test. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. The claim decision rests with your insurer. If you are worried about roofs hit by falling trees and ridge tiles that have come loose, we can find out what’s behind it, on ridges and hips, flat roofs and chimney stacks alike.
Older cottages and houses around Fratton may have roofs with little or no underlay. 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. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Fratton (PO1, PO4, PO3)
- Wider area
- Portsmouth
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports in Fratton: local notes
Fratton lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. 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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you live in an older home near St Mary's Church, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Penhale Infant School & Nursery, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Fratton is about 1 mile south-east of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. In Fratton, as across Portsmouth, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Portsmouth, from the larger towns to small villages.
Storm damage roof reports in PO1, PO4 and PO3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Renny Road, Clive Road and Union Road and the roads around them. With the A288 close by, Fratton is easy for us to reach for storm damage roof reports. If you are just outside Fratton, we cover Kingston (1 mile north-east), Portsmouth (1 mile north-west), Landport (1 mile west), Baffins (1 mile north-east) and Copnor (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north), Cosham (3 miles north), Drayton (3 miles north) and Farlington (4 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Fratton
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Portsmouth Academy, Alexandra Park and St Edmund's Catholic School and the streets around them. Fratton has its own railway station: Fratton station. Other landmarks nearby include St Mary's Hospital (under half a mile east) and Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum (0.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Fratton include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
Leave it or get it looked at?
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. Arranging work in a smaller place like Fratton is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. A visit to a smaller place like Fratton is no different on the day: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Fratton
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Fratton?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Fratton?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
How long does the survey take?
It typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. We will confirm the timing when you book.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. We record the damage, with photos and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
What else we do in Fratton
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. We photograph and describe the damage.
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. We record any damage we can see.
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- File receipts for anything you pay for
If you are unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. If that does not resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Fratton
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
Look out for signs like these:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Trees in and around Alexandra Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Questions to ask before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What insurance they carry
- What follow-up you get after the report