Portsmouth · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in North End, Portsmouth
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in North End. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
Roof by roof
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. We record any damage we can see.
About our storm damage roof report in North End
After a storm, it’s useful to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We are not loss adjusters and cannot tell you if your claim will succeed. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. If you’re worried about stains appearing after strong winds and slates and tiles blown off the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on slate and tile slopes, flat roofs and gutters and fascias alike.
In older homes around places like North End, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there is little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Whether it’s long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. In the loft, damp battens or wet insulation are often the first clues.
You receive the findings 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.
- Place
- North End (PO2, PO1)
- Wider area
- Portsmouth
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
More services for North End
Leaks and storm damage in North End
North End is within about 1 mile of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Landlords with a home close to Hilsea station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Take a building like Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
North End is about 1 mile north of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. We survey roofs in North End and the surrounding area across London and South East England. North End is one of the towns and villages in Portsmouth where we work for storm damage roof reports.
We survey roofs across PO2 and PO1 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Knox Road, Croft Road and Kirby Road or a nearby road, we can help. North End is on the A2047, which makes it simple to reach. Other places close to North End include Rudmore (1 mile south-west), Tipner (1 mile west), Portsmouth (1 mile south), Copnor (1 mile south-east) and Hilsea (1 mile north-east).
Local landmarks in North End
Typical jobs here are in homes near Mayfield School, Alexandra Park and St Edmund's Catholic School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Hilsea station, about 1.2 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum (0.8 miles south-west) and Portchester Castle (2.1 miles north-west). The countryside around North End includes Portsdown Hill and Milton Locks.
When to book a survey in North End
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Trees in and around Alexandra Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Before you book anyone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Will the report include photos?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether VAT is added on top
Checking the roof from the ground
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
How we price storm damage roof reports
We confirm the price for the job before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The property’s address and postcode
- The kind of building and roof involved
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
How the survey works
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey normally takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a smaller place like North End, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest.
- 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 is safe.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Tell us where we can park nearby
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
FAQs for North End
Will you come out to North End?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is the coastal weather around North End 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.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
How do I book a survey in North End?
To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. If that does not resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.