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Storm damage roof report in Sholing, Southampton
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Sholing, with photos and a clear written report.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged flat roof membrane
What happens if roof problems are left?
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. Our report can then add a clear record. Homes in smaller places like Sholing can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- PI and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Storm damage roof report in Sholing: what you get
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Check your own policy wording. We don’t decide whether a storm met that test. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We survey ridges and hips, gutters and fascias and flashings, and the problems we are asked to look at most are loose or broken chimney pots and cowls and stains appearing after strong winds.
Older cottages and houses around Sholing may have roofs with little or no underlay. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Whether it is long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Sholing (SO19)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Older stacks with worn pointing or cracked flaunching are more likely to suffer. Our report notes recent damage and older defects.
Flat roof coverings
On flat roofs, storms can lift edges and tear membranes. Damage is photographed and described.
Places near Sholing
What else we do in Sholing
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. You will have your own independent record to refer to.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
What we can’t see
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
Leaks and storm damage in Sholing
Sholing lies within about 2 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. With Medieval Merchant's House about 2.2 miles west, Sholing sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own a rental within reach of Sholing station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. If you run a business near Marlands Shopping Centre, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running. Trees in and around Westwood Woodland Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Sholing is about 2 miles south-east of Southampton, in Southampton. We cover Sholing and the rest of Southampton, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
Surveys in SO19 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Bay Road, Ashby Road and Loane Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Being close to the A3025, Sholing is easy for us to reach for storm damage roof reports. We also cover the places around Sholing: Itchen (1 mile west), Thornhill (1 mile north-east), Bitterne (1 mile north), Peartree Green (1 mile west) and Northam (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Shirley (4 miles north-west), Regents Park (4 miles west), Maybush (5 miles north-west), Coxford (4 miles north-west), Freemantle (3 miles west) and Lordswood (4 miles north-west). Being one of Southampton’s larger places, Sholing has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Near you in Sholing
Around Sholing, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Red Lion pub, Woolston School and Westwood Woodland Park. Sholing’s nearest station is Sholing station, about 0.5 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Netley Castle (1.6 miles south) and Marlands Shopping Centre (2.3 miles west). Not far away are Netley Common.
How it works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely. The survey usually takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. A visit to Sholing is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Sholing
Will you come out to Sholing?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sholing?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it isn’t resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. If it’s safe, photograph the damage before it is covered. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.