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Storm damage roof report in Northam, Southampton
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Northam. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Lead lifted at abutments
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Northam
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Falling branches can cause damage too. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. We survey gutters and fascias, slate and tile slopes and flashings, and the problems we are asked to look at most are stains appearing after strong winds and broken or displaced guttering.
In older homes around places like Northam, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there’s little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Finding where it gets in, and whether it’s old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. In the loft, damp battens or wet insulation are often the first clues.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Location
- Northam (SO14, SO19, SO18)
- Region
- Southampton
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. The report records the flashing and any damp inside.
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. We photograph and describe each one.
Nearby places to Northam
Also in Northam
Useful tips for Northam property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
Why act early in Northam
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Acting quickly typically means less damage overall. Around Northam, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, particularly where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Northam
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Every finding written up with photos
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Can I check my roof myself?
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
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.
Northam: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Northam?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is my home in Northam listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How do I book a survey in Northam?
Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. The written report follows by email.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The size of the roof
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Getting in touch
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Northam roofs and the weather
Northam lies within about 2 miles of the sea, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. With Southampton Tudor House and Garden about 1.3 miles south-west, Northam sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Augustine, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Take a building like Bitterne Manor Primary School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. Living close to East Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
Northam is about 1 mile south-east of Southampton, in Southampton. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Northam can all book storm damage roof reports. Across Southampton, we cover Northam and the places around it.
All of SO14, SO19 and SO18 is covered for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Sea Road, Lumpy Lane and Cross Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Peartree Green (1 mile south), Bitterne Manor (1 mile north), Itchen (1 mile south-east), St Mary's (1 mile south-west) and Bitterne (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (3 miles north-west), Coxford (3 miles north-west), Lordswood (3 miles north-west), Eling (5 miles west) and Rownhams (4 miles north-west).
Around Northam
In Northam, that means homes and buildings near Inspire Enterprise Academy, East Park and The Engineers Arms. The closest station to Northam is Bitterne station, about 0.6 miles north. A little further out are Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (0.8 miles east) and Marlands Shopping Centre (1.2 miles west). For a walk, there’s Netley Common.
How the survey works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. For a survey in Northam, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.