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Midanbury Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Midanbury and the rest of Southampton. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Loose or torn flashings
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
Honest limits
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Areas we can’t see safely
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
How a storm damage roof report works in Midanbury
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. We note signs of each: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We give an honest view of what we see. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. We survey ridges and hips, flashings and slate and tile slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps where slates or tiles have gone and water coming in after the storm.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Midanbury 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’s worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Midanbury (SO18, SO17, SO19)
- Region
- Southampton
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Midanbury
Is Midanbury within the area you cover?
Yes. Midanbury is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Midanbury is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is 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.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It depends on your policy. Many use gusts of about 55 mph, but each policy sets its own definition. Check your policy wording.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
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 loft space and a drone where it applies.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The written report follows by email.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Midanbury
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. A visit to Midanbury is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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Why get it checked now?
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from ground level if it’s safe. That keeps a record of how it looked. Around Midanbury, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Midanbury
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
Common roof problems in Midanbury
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:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Broken or displaced guttering
Homes near green spaces such as Riverside Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
What to check before booking
- When you’ll get the report
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their insurance cover
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Places near Midanbury
Other services in Midanbury
Storm damage roof reports around Midanbury
Midanbury is within about 3 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can. With South Stoneham House about 0.9 miles north-west, Midanbury sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you run a business near Marlands Shopping Centre, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down. If you let a flat or house near Bitterne station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Midanbury is about 1 mile east of Southampton, in Southampton. We provide storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Midanbury and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across Southampton.
We survey roofs across the SO18, SO17 and SO19 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Neva Road, Avon Road and Bond Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Bitterne Park (1 mile south-west), Townhill Park (1 mile north-east), Chartwell Green (1 mile north-east), Mansbridge (1 mile north) and Bitterne (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Shirley (3 miles west), Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (4 miles west), Coxford (3 miles west), Freemantle (3 miles west) and Lordswood (3 miles west). Midanbury is one of the larger places we cover in Southampton.
Near you in Midanbury
We work in homes and buildings around Bitterne Park Hotel, Riverside Park and Townhill Junior School, among other places. Midanbury’s nearest station is Bitterne station, about 0.8 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Marlands Shopping Centre (2.3 miles south-west) and Netley Castle (3.4 miles south). Open spaces near Midanbury include Netley Common.