Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Park Gate
We carry out storm damage roof reports in Park Gate and the rest of Hampshire. We survey seven days a week.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Roofs hit by falling trees
About our storm damage roof report in Park Gate
After a storm, safety comes first. Take photos from the ground or from windows, and do not climb onto the roof. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. We survey slate and tile slopes, gutters and fascias and flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are ridge tiles that have come loose and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls.
Somewhere as small as Park Gate, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Park Gate (SO31)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Park Gate
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
Landlords with a home close to Swanwick station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- When you’ll get the report
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of each area of damage. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere as small as Park Gate, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there’s access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Advice
Questions from Park Gate
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Park Gate?
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.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Park Gate, take more of a battering?
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.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Park Gate?
Simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Roof by roof
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. We photograph and describe the damage.
Flat roof coverings
Lifted trims and laps are common after a storm. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Park Gate
Park Gate is within about 3 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than 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. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
If you look after a building like Park Gate Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. The streets around a church like St Margaret Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Park Gate is about 3 miles south-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Park Gate, the roof can be surveyed. Park Gate is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Surveys in SO31 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Station Road, Botley Road and Middle Road, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Sarisbury (1 mile west), Locks Heath (1 mile south), Segensworth (1 mile east), Whiteley (1 mile north-east) and Swanwick (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (7 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-east) and Horndean (11 miles east).
Local landmarks in Park Gate
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Brookfield Community School and Language College. There’s a railway station in Park Gate itself: Swanwick station. Other landmarks nearby include Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1.4 miles north-west) and St Andrew's Castle (2.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Swanwick Lakes.
Nearby places to Park Gate
What else we do in Park Gate
What happens if roof problems are left?
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Acting quickly typically means less damage overall. In a place like Park Gate, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Every price we give includes VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Package prices that include VAT
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Areas we cannot see safely
- A price for the repairs
- Acting for you with the insurer
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes