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Hoe Gate Storm Damage Roof Report
Wondering about the roof at a property in Hoe Gate? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Hoe Gate and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Storm damage roof report in Hoe Gate
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We’re not loss adjusters and cannot tell you if your claim will succeed. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. If you’ve noticed ridge tiles that have come loose and damaged gutters and fascias, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on slate and tile slopes, flat roofs and ridges and hips alike.
Roofs in small places like Hoe Gate often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Hoe Gate (PO7)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. Each area is photographed and described.
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. The report notes any damage to the stack.
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The survey, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Somewhere as small as Hoe Gate, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
How to prepare
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, tell us about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Why get it checked now?
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it is better to know. We record storm damage and older defects, so there are no surprises later. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Hoe Gate, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Hoe Gate
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
You will need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Hoe Gate
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Hoe Gate: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Hoe Gate?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Hoe Gate, 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.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs are not included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, call 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.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Hoe Gate
Hoe Gate is within about 5 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
Anyone responsible for a site like Newtown Soberton Infant School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If you let a flat or house near Portchester station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of the Holy Trinity, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Hoe Gate is about 4 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Hoe Gate for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Here we cover the PO7 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We also cover Southend (1 mile north-west), Hipley (1 mile south), Worlds End (1 mile south), Newtown (1 mile west) and Soberton Heath (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (6 miles south-east), Eastleigh (11 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south-west) and Horndean (4 miles east).
Landmarks near Hoe Gate
The nearest railway station is Portchester station, roughly 4.5 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Knowle Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.