Hampshire · London and the South East
Portmore Storm Damage Roof Report
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a storm damage roof report in Portmore and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Water coming in after the storm
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Portmore
Our storm damage report starts from £150. It is a written report with photos, sent by email. It isn’t a repair quote and does not include repair costs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. We survey gutters and fascias, chimney stacks and slate and tile slopes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are roofs hit by falling trees and damaged flat roof membrane.
Roofs in small places like Portmore often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Portmore (SO41)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Older rural homes like those around Portmore can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Check pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Letting agents and landlords in Portmore book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Questions from Portmore
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Portmore?
Often, yes. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Portmore is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Will you come out to Portmore?
Yes, Portmore is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
What if the roof was already worn?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so you know what the roof shows. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Complain to your insurer first. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we cannot predict the outcome.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The written report follows by email.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t 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 recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It sets out what is damaged, the likely cause and any signs of older wear. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
Wind, rain and roofs in Portmore
Portmore is within about 1 mile of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. The wider area around Portmore has a long history of building, with Beaulieu Palace House about 4.5 miles north-east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
The streets around a church such as Saint Nicholas Chapel are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Anyone responsible for a site like Southlands School will know that a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Portmore is about 2 miles north-east of Lymington, in Hampshire. We provide storm damage roof reports for householders, landlords and businesses in Portmore. Portmore is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. There is also a page for Southampton.
Storm damage roof reports in SO41 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Warborne Lane, Jordans Lane and Main Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Portmore include Warborne (1 mile west), Pilley (1 mile north-west), Bull Hill (1 mile north), Pilley Bailey (1 mile north) and Walhampton (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Fareham (15 miles east), Totton (10 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Romsey (15 miles north) and Hythe (8 miles north-east).
Around Portmore
We work in homes and buildings around William Gilpin Church of England Primary School, Priestlands School and Walhampton Arms. Portmore’s nearest station is Lymington Town station, about 1.1 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Lymington New Forest Hospital (1 mile south-west) and Yarmouth Castle (4.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Boldre Foreshore.
Why act early in Portmore
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from the ground if it is safe. Those photos show the damage as it was. In a small place like Portmore, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Portmore
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
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Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Common roof problems in Portmore
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. People usually call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
Problems we come across often include:
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- New damp or leaks inside
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damaged ridges and hips
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Portmore means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What they won’t be able to tell you