Hampshire · London and the South East
Soake Storm Damage Roof Report
Wondering about the roof at a property in Soake? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Soake and across Hampshire.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Loose or torn flashings
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near Soake can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Storm damage roof report in Soake
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. It is yours to pass to your insurer. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We’re not loss adjusters, and we cannot tell you whether a claim will succeed. We survey chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and ridges and hips, and common reasons people get in touch are roofs hit by falling trees and flat roof edges peeled back.
Being in a small place like Soake makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Soake (PO7)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports around Soake
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Soake, where storms can bring strong gusts off the sea. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. 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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Denmead Junior School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. Landlords with a home close to Bedhampton station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Soake is about 1 mile north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. Soake gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: PO7. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Soake Road and Hambledon Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Furzeley Corner (1 mile south-west), Hart Plain (1 mile east), Cowplain (1 mile east), Waterlooville (1 mile south-east) and Purbrook Heath (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Gosport (8 miles south-west), Havant (4 miles south-east), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south-west), Hedge End (11 miles west) and Petersfield (9 miles north-east).
What’s near Soake
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Mead End pub and The Cowplain School. The closest station to Soake is Bedhampton station, roughly 3.7 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Clanfield Earthwork (4.7 miles north-east) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (3.2 miles south). The countryside around Soake includes Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge and hip tiles take the full force of the wind. We record any that have lifted, cracked or come away.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.
Checking the roof from the ground
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
What we cannot see
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- The outcome of a claim
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
Towns and villages near Soake
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Why it is worth a survey now in Soake
Leaving storm damage can let water into the loft space and rooms below. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. Older cottages and farmhouses around Soake can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each area of damage. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. They can damage the roof in high winds.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Soake
Is my home in Soake listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Soake?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.