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Hillyfields Storm Damage Roof Report
Need a storm damage roof report in Hillyfields? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Flat roof edges peeled back
FAQs for Hillyfields
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Hillyfields?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Do you cover smaller places like Hillyfields?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is not normally covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
How do I book a survey in Hillyfields?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
How a storm damage roof report works in Hillyfields
Our storm damage report starts from £150. It’s a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It does not price the repairs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for that. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. If you’re worried about damaged flat roof membrane and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Hillyfields can let water in, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp on a chimney breast is not always rain from above, which is why it’s worth tracing properly. It is worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Hillyfields (SO16)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hillyfields
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Storm damage roof reports around Hillyfields
Hillyfields lies within about 2 miles of the sea, where storms can bring strong gusts off the sea. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, frequently gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. Historic houses such as Southampton Tudor House and Garden, about 3.7 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Hillyfields goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you run a business near Marlands Shopping Centre, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast. For landlords with property near Redbridge station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Hillyfields is about 2 miles north-west of Regents Park, in Southampton. Hillyfields is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Across Southampton, we cover Hillyfields.
Storm damage roof reports in SO16 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Maplin Road, Colne Avenue and Hayburn Road and the roads around them. Being close to the M271, Hillyfields is simple for us to get to for storm damage roof reports. We also cover Nursling (1 mile north), Maybush (1 mile south-east), Upton (1 mile north), Rownhams (1 mile north-east) and Coxford (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Southampton (3 miles east), Townhill Park (5 miles east), Midanbury (5 miles east), Thornhill (6 miles east), Chartwell Green (5 miles east) and Harefield (6 miles east).
Local landmarks in Hillyfields
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Oasis Academy Lord's Hill, St James' Park and Millbrook Community School. The closest station to Hillyfields is Redbridge station, roughly 1.1 miles south. A little further out are Marlands Shopping Centre (3.4 miles south-east) and Eling Experience (1.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hillyfields include Testwood Lakes.
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, frequently where nails have rusted. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.
Lead flashings
Lifted flashings let rain run behind them into the roof. The report records the flashing and any damp inside.
Why act early in Hillyfields
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from the ground if it is safe. That keeps a record of how it looked. Blocked gutters on homes around Hillyfields overflow and soak walls, particularly where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
Why book us in Hillyfields
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
How it works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. A visit to Hillyfields is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You let us know 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.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Hillyfields, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
What else we do in Hillyfields
What we are asked to look at in Hillyfields
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. We record the damage and where it is, with photos.
Look out for signs like these:
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damaged pots on the stack
If you look after a building like Holy Family Catholic Primary School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their track record with similar roofs