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Storm damage roof report in Locks Heath, Hampshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm around Locks Heath, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
How a storm damage roof report works in Locks Heath
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It is a report with photographs, sent by email. It is not a repair quote and does not include repair costs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. We survey gutters and fascias, flat roofs and slate and tile slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are stains appearing after strong winds and broken or displaced guttering.
In older homes around places like Locks Heath, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Whether it is long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Locks Heath (SO31, PO14, PO15)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
Questions from Locks Heath
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Locks Heath?
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 do I find out if my home in Locks Heath is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t 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.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it’s clear what we found. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Locks Heath
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. We cannot say whether the decision will change.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Landlords with a home close to Swanwick station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. We record both the storm damage and the older wear.
Also near Locks Heath
What else we do in Locks Heath
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- A price for the repairs
- Acting for you with the insurer
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
Landlord and commercial surveys in Locks Heath
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Letting agents and landlords in Locks Heath book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Locks Heath roofs and the weather
Locks Heath lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
The streets around a church like St John are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. Anyone responsible for a site like Park Gate Primary School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Locks Heath is about 3 miles west of Fareham, in Hampshire. Roofs in Locks Heath get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Our Hampshire coverage includes Locks Heath. There’s also a page for Southampton.
All of SO31, PO14 and PO15 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Church Road, Lower Church Road and Laxton Close or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Locks Heath: Titchfield Common (1 mile south-east), Park Gate (1 mile north), Warsash (1 mile south-west), Sarisbury (1 mile north-west) and Segensworth (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Landmarks near Locks Heath
We work in homes and buildings around Brookfield Community School and Language College and Jolly Farmer Public House. For rail, the closest station is Swanwick station, roughly 0.9 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find St Andrew's Castle (2.2 miles west) and Carron Row Farm Museum (1.6 miles east). For a walk, there’s Holly Hill Woodland Park.
What happens on the day
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. A visit to Locks Heath is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s 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
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
How to book
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know the cost up front. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.