Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in South Hayling
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in South Hayling, with photographs and a written report.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
How a storm damage roof report works in South Hayling
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We aren’t loss adjusters, and we can’t say whether a claim will be paid. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. We survey ridges and hips, flat roofs and gutters and fascias, and people most often book us about gaps where slates or tiles have gone and damaged ridges and hips.
Houses in smaller places like South Hayling can stand more in the open, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. A leak that only appears in certain weather frequently points to an exposed detail. It’s useful to know when and where the water appears. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- South Hayling (PO11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from the ground if it’s safe. Those photos show the damage as it was. With lower homes, common in places like South Hayling, there’s little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
What you get with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Every finding written up with photos
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
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South Hayling: your questions answered
Do roofs near the sea, like those around South Hayling, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows.
Is my home in South Hayling listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Safely, from ground level or a window. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. Binoculars can help you see damage from below and we’ll inspect the rest from safe positions.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t 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.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. We do not deal with the insurer on your behalf.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Surveys for landlords and agents in South Hayling
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Leaks and storm damage in South Hayling
The coast is about 1 mile or less from South Hayling, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. About 3.9 miles north lies Warblington Castle, a reminder of how long the area around South Hayling has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Take a building like Mengham Junior School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. Take an older house close to St Mary's Church: leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Landlords with a home close to Fratton station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
South Hayling is about 5 miles east of Portsmouth, in Hampshire. South Hayling is one of many places we visit across Hampshire. South Hayling is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for storm damage roof reports.
Every address in PO11 is covered for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Church Road, Station Road and St Leonard's Avenue or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to South Hayling include West Town (1 mile west), Tourner Bury (1 mile north-east), Tye (2 miles north), Stoke (2 miles north) and North Hayling (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Gosport (8 miles west), Havant (5 miles north), Fareham (11 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles north), Waterlooville (7 miles north) and Petersfield (15 miles north).
Near you in South Hayling
Typical jobs here are in homes near Newton House Hotel, The Hayling College and The Hayling College. The nearest railway station is Fratton station, roughly 4.3 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find St James Hospital (3.3 miles west) and Eastney Beam Engine House (3.1 miles west). For a walk, there is Hayling Billy.
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Roof area
- The shape of the roof and its details
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Booking your survey
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- What made you get in touch
- Where the property is, with the postcode
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in South Hayling, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Estimates of repair costs
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in South Hayling
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
The survey, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely. Most surveys take about one to two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. A visit to South Hayling is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us. You will have a price before anything is arranged.