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Storm damage roof report in Portchester, Hampshire
Storm damage roof reports in Portchester from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
About our storm damage roof report in Portchester
Our storm damage report starts from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It is not a repair quote and doesn’t include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for that. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. We are frequently asked to look into loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and flat roof edges peeled back, across chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and ridges and hips.
Houses in smaller places like Portchester can stand more in the open, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. A leak that only appears in certain weather often points to an exposed detail. Tell us when it happens when you contact us. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Portchester (PO16, PO6, PO17)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
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.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. They can damage the roof in high winds.
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Portchester and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Storm damage roof reports in Portchester: local notes
Portchester lies within about 1 mile of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Castle Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. Shop and office owners around Fareham Shopping Centre may find that a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters. The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Portchester is about 3 miles north-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Portchester, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
We survey roofs across PO16, PO6 and PO17 for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include Cow Lane, Hill Road and Ralph Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Boarhunt (2 miles north-west), Southwick (2 miles north), Elson (2 miles south-west), Wallington (2 miles west) and Priddy's Hard (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Gosport (3 miles south-west), Havant (6 miles east), Eastleigh (13 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles west), Horndean (7 miles north-east) and Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-west).
Near you in Portchester
In Portchester, that means homes and buildings near Portchester Community School and The Cormorant pub, among other places. Portchester’s nearest station is Portchester station, roughly 0.5 miles north-west. A little further out are Portchester Castle (less than half a mile south-east) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (2.3 miles east). For a walk, there is West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. We record which are damaged and where.
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. We record any damage we can see.
Why act early in Portchester
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. With lower homes, common in places like Portchester, there’s little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Package prices that include VAT
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Homes around Portchester frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
How to prepare
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know the cost up front. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- The outcome of a claim
- Areas we cannot see safely
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
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FAQs for Portchester
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Portchester?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Portchester?
Yes. Portchester is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is not typically covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.