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Peartree Green Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Peartree Green, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Storm damage roof report in Peartree Green: what you get
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm 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. If you are worried about ridge tiles that have come loose and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Peartree Green can let water in, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it is not always obvious where it starts. It is 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 example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Peartree Green (SO19, SO14)
- Region
- Southampton
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
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.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
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What we do, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. A visit to a smaller place like Peartree Green is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the loft space where it is safe.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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How we price storm damage roof reports
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Height and safe access
- House, block, shop or office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Peartree Green questions
Is the coastal weather around Peartree Green hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Peartree Green?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Safely, from the ground or a window. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level and we’ll inspect the rest from safe positions.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
What we cannot see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- A price for the repairs
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
Wind, rain and roofs in Peartree Green
Peartree Green is within about 2 miles of the coast, where storms can bring strong gusts off the sea. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, often gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Homes near green spaces such as Houndwell Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. Take a building like Ludlow Infant Academy: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. For an older house near a landmark such as Peartree Green United Reform Church, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Peartree Green is about 1 mile south-east of Southampton, in Southampton. Peartree Green is one of many places we visit across Southampton. Peartree Green is one of the places in Southampton where we work for storm damage roof reports.
We survey roofs across SO19 and SO14 for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include Sea Road, Hazel Road and Ailsa Lane. If you’re just outside Peartree Green, we cover Itchen (1 mile south-east), Northam (1 mile north), St Mary's (1 mile west), Bitterne (1 mile north-east) and Sholing (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Shirley (3 miles north-west), Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (4 miles north-west), Coxford (4 miles north-west), Lordswood (4 miles north-west) and Eling (5 miles west).
Near you in Peartree Green
We work in homes and buildings around Woolston School, Houndwell Park and Inspire Enterprise Academy and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Peartree Green itself: Woolston station. Nearby you’ll also find Netley Castle (2 miles south) and Marlands Shopping Centre (1.3 miles west). For a walk, there is Netley Common.