Portsmouth · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Portsmouth
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Portsmouth. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Storm damage roof report in Portsmouth: what you get
We inspect the roof from wherever it can safely be seen: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there is access, and the roof itself where that is safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. We note any part we couldn’t see. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. If you’re worried about damaged ridges and hips and damaged gutters and fascias, we can find out what’s behind it, on flashings, slate and tile slopes and chimney stacks alike.
Storms tend to hit many roofs in an area at once. A written record with photographs helps you explain what’s happened, whether to an insurer, a landlord or a roofer. We report what we find; we can’t say whether a claim will be paid. Insurers usually exclude wear and tear, so telling old damage from new matters.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- Portsmouth (PO6, PO4, PO1, PO2)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Portsmouth
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- How big the roof is
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to tell us when you get in touch
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from ground level if it is safe. Those photos show the damage as it was. In a place with as many rented homes as Portsmouth, small roof faults often turn into tenant complaints. Finding it early, between tenancies if possible, is simpler than dealing with it mid-let.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Portsmouth
- Visits on any day of the week
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Wind, rain and roofs in Portsmouth
Portsmouth lies within about 1 mile of the sea. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, often gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
For businesses in and around places such as Tricorn Centre, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast. For an older house near a landmark such as St Wilfrid, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Portsmouth is in England. In Portsmouth, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across the surrounding area, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the PO6, PO4, PO1 and PO2 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We cover properties on Church Road, April Square and Rudmore Square and the roads around them. With the A3 and A27 close by, Portsmouth is simple for us to get to for storm damage roof reports. We also cover the places around Portsmouth: Rudmore (1 mile north-west), Landport (1 mile south-west), North End (1 mile north), Fratton (1 mile south-east) and Kingston (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north), Drayton (3 miles north-east) and Farlington (3 miles north-east).
What’s near Portsmouth
Around Portsmouth, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Portsmouth Academy, Alexandra Park and St Edmund's Catholic School, among other places. The closest station to Portsmouth is Fratton station, about 0.9 miles south. A little further out are Royal Portsmouth Hospital (0.7 miles south-west) and Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum (under half a mile west). Not far away are Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a place the size of Portsmouth, the building you want surveyed may be a house, a flat above a shop or a whole block. Let us know which it is and who controls access, and the visit is planned around that.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Related advice
What we cannot see
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Acting for you with the insurer
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
When to book a survey in Portsmouth
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damaged pots on the stack
Landlords with a home close to Fratton station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
What to check before booking
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What experience they bring
- How long the report takes to arrive
Questions from Portsmouth
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Portsmouth?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover Portsmouth?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Portsmouth is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take about one to two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
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 looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
How do I book a survey in Portsmouth?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.