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Storm damage roof report in Lordswood, Southampton
A careful look at the roof at your property in Lordswood, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Storm damage roof report in Lordswood
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. Typical surveys look at torn or lifted flat roof coverings and ridge tiles that have come loose, across flashings, gutters and fascias and ridges and hips.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Lordswood can let water in, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp on a chimney breast isn’t always rain from above, which is why it’s worth tracing properly. It is worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Lordswood (SO16, SO15)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Lordswood
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Lordswood?
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.
Is my home in Lordswood listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. If it’s safe, photograph the damage before it is covered. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Do you work in Lordswood?
Yes. We survey roofs in Lordswood and the rest of Southampton, as part of our work across London and South East England. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Only from the ground or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. Binoculars can help you see damage from below, and we will record the rest.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when you book.
The survey, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. For a survey in Lordswood, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the roof space where it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
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What a storm damage roof report does not cover
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Areas we can’t see safely
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- A price for the repairs
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
Why act early in Lordswood
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. An independent report can follow. Homes in smaller places like Lordswood can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Lordswood
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- An independent look at the roof
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
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Prices for storm damage roof reports in Lordswood
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Roof area
- The shape of the roof and its details
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll usually ask about:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Lordswood and across Southampton can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Leaks and storm damage in Lordswood
Lordswood lies within about 3 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you live in an older home near Lord's Hill Church, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Anyone responsible for a site like Oakwood Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. Landlords with a home close to Millbrook (Hants) station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Lordswood is about 2 miles north-west of Southampton, in Southampton. If you are in Lordswood, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Lordswood is one of the places in Southampton where we work for storm damage roof reports.
All of SO16 and SO15 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. You will find streets such as Peach Road, Linden Road and Woburn Road, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Lordswood, we cover Coxford (1 mile south-west), Bassett (1 mile east), Rownhams (1 mile north-west), Maybush (1 mile south-west) and Chilworth (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Townhill Park (3 miles east), Midanbury (3 miles east), Thornhill (5 miles south-east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east), Harefield (4 miles south-east) and Itchen (4 miles south-east).
Near you in Lordswood
In Lordswood, that means homes and buildings near St James' Park, Upper Shirley High School and Oaklands Community School, among other places. The closest station to Lordswood is Millbrook (Hants) station, roughly 2.2 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Marlands Shopping Centre (2.8 miles south-east) and Princess Anne Hospital (0.5 miles south). The countryside around Lordswood includes Testwood Lakes.