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Storm damage roof report in Highfield, Southampton
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Highfield, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
What we do, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. For a survey in Highfield, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- 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 ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Tell us about parking before the day
Getting a price
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Highfield, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
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Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Highfield
After a storm, it helps to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We are not loss adjusters, and we can’t say whether a claim will be paid. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. If you are worried about cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and broken or displaced guttering, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on slate and tile slopes, flat roofs and ridges and hips alike.
Houses in smaller places like Highfield can stand more in the open, 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’s 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.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Highfield (SO17, SO16, SO14)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Highfield questions
Is my home in Highfield listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Highfield, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The report follows by email.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- File receipts for anything you pay for
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
Honest limits
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- A price for the repairs
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
Towns and villages near Highfield
Other services in Highfield
What we’re asked to look at in Highfield
Gusts work at anything on a roof that’s loose or exposed. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. People usually call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Marlands Shopping Centre, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
What to check before booking
- Their insurance cover
- Will the report include photos?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Highfield roofs and the weather
Highfield lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Take an older house close to Highfield Church: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. If you live near a park like Southampton Common, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Highfield is about 1 mile north of Southampton, in Southampton. Wherever you are in Highfield, we can come and survey your property. Our area takes in places right across Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: SO17, SO16 and SO14. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Winn Road, Nile Road and The Avenue or anywhere close by, we can help. Highfield is on the A3035, so it is easy for us to get to. If you’re just outside Highfield, we cover Bassett (1 mile north-west), Shirley (2 miles west), Lordswood (2 miles north-west), Freemantle (2 miles south-west) and Coxford (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Thornhill (3 miles south-east), Harefield (3 miles east), Sholing (3 miles south-east), Woolston (3 miles south), Eling (4 miles west) and Rownhams (3 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Highfield
In Highfield, that means homes and buildings near Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton, Richard Taunton Sixth Form College and The Cowherds Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is St Denys station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Royal South Hants Hospital (1.2 miles south) and Marlands Shopping Centre (1.7 miles south). Not far away are Netley Common.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Worn mortar under ridge tiles can let them lift in a storm. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. The report notes any damage to the stack.