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Storm damage roof report in Leigh Park, Hampshire
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- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Broken or displaced guttering
What happens on the day
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a smaller place like Leigh Park, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check 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
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
About our storm damage roof report in Leigh Park
Our storm damage report starts from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It isn’t a repair quote and does not include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for that. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. If you’re worried about damaged pots on the stack and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roofs, chimney stacks and ridges and hips alike.
Houses in smaller places like Leigh Park 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 is a useful clue. Tell us when it happens when you contact us. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Leigh Park (PO9)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Leigh Park
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Leigh Park
How do I find out if my home in Leigh Park is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is the coastal weather around Leigh Park hard on roofs?
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.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and don’t act for you with the insurer. We give you an independent report of the damage, which you can pass to your insurer.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when booking.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
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Storm damage roof reports around Leigh Park
Leigh Park is within about 2 miles of the coast, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. The wider area around Leigh Park has a long history of building, with Warblington Castle about 1.9 miles south-east. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Francis, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Riders Infant School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Leigh Park is about 1 mile north of Havant, in Hampshire. We provide storm damage roof reports for householders, landlords and businesses in Leigh Park. Leigh Park is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: PO9. You will find streets such as Riders Lane, Iping Avenue and Sunwood Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Havant (1 mile south), Durrants (1 mile north-east), Denvilles (1 mile south-east), Rowlands Castle (2 miles north-east) and Langstone (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (8 miles south-west), Fareham (9 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles west), Petersfield (10 miles north) and Locks Heath (12 miles west).
Landmarks near Leigh Park
In Leigh Park, that means homes and buildings near St Albans Church and Park Community School, among other places. The closest station to Leigh Park is Havant station, roughly 1 mile south. Nearby you will also find Warblington Castle (1.9 miles south-east) and Havant Museum (1.3 miles south). The countryside around Leigh Park includes Windmill Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The size of the roof
- Height and safe access
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Leigh Park, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Photograph the damage safely from below
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Leigh Park?
Insurers frequently want evidence of what has been damaged and why. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. Your insurer still makes the decision.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Water coming in after the storm
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Loose or torn flashings
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Landlords with a home close to Havant station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Questions to ask before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- When you will get the report
- Their insurance cover