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Storm damage roof report in Harefield, Southampton
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Harefield, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Broken or displaced guttering
How a storm damage roof report works in Harefield
High winds typically affect the parts of a roof that are already exposed or loose. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Trees and branches can also hit roofs in a storm. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. We’re often asked to look into loose or torn flashings and damage from fallen branches or debris, on slate and tile slopes, flashings and chimney stacks.
Around Harefield, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it isn’t always obvious where it starts. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Harefield (SO18, SO19, SO30)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Harefield is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- A decision on your insurance claim
- How your policy defines a storm
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Harefield
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Harefield, 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, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
The streets around a church such as Church of St James are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Harefield Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Harefield is about 2 miles east of Southampton, in Southampton. We provide storm damage roof reports for householders, landlords and businesses in Harefield and the surrounding area. Across Southampton, we cover Harefield and the places around it.
Surveys in SO18, SO19 and SO30 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Dean Road, Marne Road and Keats Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Harefield sits on or near the A334. We also cover the places around Harefield: Thornhill (1 mile south), West End (1 mile north), Chartwell Green (1 mile north), Bitterne (1 mile south-west) and Townhill Park (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Shirley (4 miles west), Regents Park (4 miles west), Maybush (5 miles west), Coxford (4 miles west), Freemantle (4 miles west) and Lordswood (4 miles north-west). Being one of Southampton’s larger places, Harefield has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Around Harefield
Around Harefield, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Gregg School, Woodlands Community College and The Red Lion pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Bitterne station, about 1.5 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Moorgreen Hospital (1.1 miles north-east) and Netley Castle (3 miles south). For a walk, there is Netley Common.
Places near Harefield
Other services in Harefield
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. The report notes any damage to the stack.
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, often where nails have rusted. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Harefield questions
Is my home in Harefield listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Harefield?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Is Harefield in your area?
Yes. We cover Harefield and the rest of Southampton, as part of our work across London and South East England. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from the ground first if it’s safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Common roof problems in Harefield
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
South Stoneham House lies about 1.9 miles north-west, so building around Harefield goes back a long way. Older roofs around here can leak at old repairs as readily as at original details.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Will the report include photos?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How soon the report will arrive