Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Langstone
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Langstone from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Storm damage roof report in Langstone: what you get
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. It sets out what is damaged, with photographs, and what we think the likely cause is. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We’re not loss adjusters, and we cannot tell you whether a claim will succeed. We survey chimney stacks, flashings and flat roofs, and people most often book us about torn or lifted flat roof coverings and damaged gutters and fascias.
Somewhere as small as Langstone, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We look at everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Location
- Langstone (PO9, PO11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- A decision on your insurance claim
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
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What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, it normally takes between one and two hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Langstone often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- 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.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
Related advice
FAQs for Langstone
Is my home in Langstone listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Langstone, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Langstone is within about 1 mile of the coast.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Stay off the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so you know what the roof shows. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Is Langstone in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs in Langstone and the rest of Hampshire. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Complain to your insurer first. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- 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
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of each area of damage. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
Common roof problems in Langstone
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Loose or torn flashings
If you own a rental within reach of Havant station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- When you will get the report
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Why it is worth a survey now in Langstone
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. We record storm damage and older defects, so there are no surprises later. For an older or listed building in a place like Langstone, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Every price we give includes VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why us?
- 20+ years’ experience
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- PI and public liability insurance
- Photos and a written report every time
Langstone roofs and the weather
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Langstone, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can. With Warblington Castle about 0.8 miles north-east, Langstone sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For an older house near a landmark like Saint Nicholas' Chapel, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Take a building like Bosmere Junior School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Langstone is about 2 miles south of Havant, in Hampshire. Roofs in Langstone get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Langstone is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover.
Here we cover the PO9 and PO11 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We cover properties on Mill Lane, Langstone Road and Langstone High Street and the roads around them. You will find Langstone on the A3023, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Warblington (1 mile east), Northney (1 mile south-east), Denvilles (1 mile north-east), Stoke (1 mile south) and North Hayling (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Gosport (8 miles west), Fareham (9 miles west), Horndean (5 miles north), Hedge End (15 miles west), Waterlooville (4 miles north-west) and Petersfield (12 miles north).
Near you in Langstone
We work in homes and buildings around The Royal Oak pub and Warblington School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Havant station, about 1.1 miles north. A little further out are Warblington Castle (0.8 miles north-east) and Havant Museum (0.8 miles north). Open spaces near Langstone include Southmoor Nature Reserve.