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Storm damage roof report in Portsea, Portsmouth
Storm damage roof reports around Portsea, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- New damp or leaks inside
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents and landlords in Portsea book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Portsea
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Photograph the damage from ground level or a window, and never climb up. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. If you’ve noticed lead lifted at abutments and damaged flat roof membrane, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In older homes around places like Portsea, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Whether it’s long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are frequently the first clue.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Portsea (PO1, PO12, PO5)
- Wider area
- Portsmouth
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Portsea
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is typically better. Arranging work in a smaller place like Portsea is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
What you get with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What we cannot see
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Portsea
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
How we price storm damage roof reports
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The size of the roof
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Tips that help
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a smaller place like Portsea, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Portsea, ring 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Storm damage roof reports in Portsea: local notes
Portsea lies within about 1 mile of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
Hotels and guest houses near Portsea can’t easily close rooms for a leak. Take a building like Portsmouth Grammar School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. For businesses in and around places such as Tricorn Centre, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
Portsea is about 1 mile south-west of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. From houses to flats and shops in Portsea, the roof can be surveyed. Across Portsmouth, we cover Portsea and the places around it.
We survey roofs across the PO1, PO12 and PO5 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We cover properties on Main Road, Park Road and Scott Road. Other places close to Portsea include Portsmouth Point (1 mile south), Clayhall (2 miles south-west), Haslar (2 miles south-west), Alverstoke (2 miles south-west) and Privett (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Hilsea (3 miles north-east), Wymering (4 miles north-east), Paulsgrove (4 miles north), Cosham (3 miles north-east), Drayton (4 miles north-east) and Farlington (5 miles north-east).
What’s near Portsea
Around Portsea, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Ship & Castle pub, St Jude's CofE Primary School and Charter Academy. There is a railway station in Portsea itself: Portsmouth Harbour station. A little further out are Royal Portsmouth Hospital (0.8 miles east) and Genesis Expo Creationist Museum (less than half a mile south). Not far away are Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
Common questions in Portsea
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Portsea?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Portsea?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. If it’s safe, photograph the damage before it’s covered. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Only from ground level or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. Binoculars can help you see damage from below, and we’ll record the rest.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.