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Storm damage roof report in Priddy's Hard, Hampshire
Storm damage roof reports across Priddy's Hard, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Flat roof edges peeled back
How a storm damage roof report works in Priddy's Hard
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from the ground, from windows and higher points, from the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. If part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. You get a report with photos to give to your insurer. If you’ve noticed torn or lifted flat roof coverings and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
For a small place like Priddy's Hard, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Where
- Priddy's Hard (PO12)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Priddy's Hard
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Priddy's Hard, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
How do I find out if my home in Priddy's Hard is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
That is not something we can promise. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What do I do if water is coming in?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older roofs in small places like Priddy's Hard can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- 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’s safe.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects often fail in high winds. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
Clay and concrete tiles
Broken or missing tiles leave the underlay exposed to rain. We photograph each gap.
What happens if roof problems are left?
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from ground level. Those photos show the damage as it was. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Price depends partly on 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.
What you get with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Package prices that include VAT
Leaks and storm damage in Priddy's Hard
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Priddy's Hard, 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. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Priddy's Hard means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Tricorn Centre, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down.
Priddy's Hard is about 1 mile east of Gosport, in Hampshire. In Priddy's Hard, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Hampshire, we cover Priddy's Hard and the places around it.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: PO12. Streets in the area include Weevil Lane, Orion Avenue and Salt Meat Lane. We also cover Forton (1 mile south-west), Elson (1 mile north-west), Gosport (1 mile west), Bridgemary (2 miles north-west) and Rowner (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Havant (7 miles north-east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (11 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (7 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Priddy's Hard
Typical jobs here are in homes near Brune Park Community School, The Windsor Castle pub and Elson Junior School, among other places. The closest station to Priddy's Hard is Portsmouth Harbour station, about 1 mile south-east. Well-known places in the area include Tricorn Centre (1.6 miles east) and Search (0.8 miles south). The countryside around Priddy's Hard includes West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
When to book a survey in Priddy's Hard
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
Common reasons to book include:
- New damp or leaks inside
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Damaged ridges and hips
If you let a flat or house near Portsmouth Harbour station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
How we price storm damage roof reports
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.