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Storm Damage Roof Report in Lee-on-the-Solent
Storm damage roof reports in Lee-on-the-Solent from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Water coming in after the storm
How a storm damage roof report works in Lee-on-the-Solent
We inspect the roof from wherever it can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and higher points, from the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. If part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. If you’re worried about gaps where slates or tiles have gone and new damp or leaks inside, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flashings, ridges and hips and chimney stacks alike.
Houses in smaller places like Lee-on-the-Solent can stand more in the open, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. A leak that only appears in certain weather often points to an exposed detail. It’s useful to know when and where the water appears. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Lee-on-the-Solent (PO13)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Lee-on-the-Solent questions
Do you cover smaller places like Lee-on-the-Solent?
Yes, Lee-on-the-Solent is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Is my home in Lee-on-the-Solent listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The report follows by email.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when you book.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Lee-on-the-Solent roofs and the weather
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Lee-on-the-Solent, 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, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Shop and office owners around Fareham Shopping Centre may find that finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down. If you own a rental within reach of Fareham station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Lee-on-the-Solent is about 2 miles west of Gosport, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Lee-on-the-Solent as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: PO13. Whether your property is on High Street, Victoria Square and Wheatcroft Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Crofton (1 mile north), Peel Common (1 mile north), Rowner (2 miles north-east), Bridgemary (2 miles north-east) and Gosport (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Havant (10 miles north-east), Eastleigh (13 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles north), Horndean (11 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-west) and Hedge End (9 miles north-west).
What’s near Lee-on-the-Solent
In Lee-on-the-Solent, that means homes and buildings near Crofton School and Baycroft School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Fareham station, roughly 3.5 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Fareham Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north) and Gosport War Memorial Hospital (2.1 miles east). Not far away are West of the River Alver.
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- How your policy defines a storm
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Lee-on-the-Solent
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
How the survey works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take an hour or two for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Lee-on-the-Solent is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
Related advice
What we are asked to look at in Lee-on-the-Solent
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. What happens next is up to the insurer.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- New damp or leaks inside
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Osborne House, about 4.9 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Lee-on-the-Solent. Leaks in period homes nearby often come from lead work and valleys that have been patched before.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Their report turnaround times
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Useful tips for Lee-on-the-Solent property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You will have your own independent record to refer to.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Acting quickly typically means less damage overall. Blocked gutters on homes around Lee-on-the-Solent overflow and soak walls. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Lee-on-the-Solent
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- PI and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
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