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Storm Damage Roof Report in Southbourne
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Southbourne, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
FAQs for Southbourne
Is the coastal weather around Southbourne hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Southbourne?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Do you work in Southbourne?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Southbourne.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. If it is safe, photograph the damage before it’s covered. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
How a storm damage roof report works in Southbourne
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. We note signs of each: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. We are frequently asked to look into new damp or leaks inside and damaged ridges and hips, across slate and tile slopes, chimney stacks and gutters and fascias.
In a smaller place like Southbourne, some roofs face open ground, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that’s a useful clue. Let us know when it happens when you get in touch. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Southbourne (PO10)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The size of the roof
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What we need to know
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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When to book a survey in Southbourne
Insurers frequently want evidence of what has been damaged and why. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. The decision still rests with the insurer.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Water coming in after the storm
If you look after a building such as Southbourne Junior School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are often where flat roof coverings start to peel back. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Homes around Southbourne often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
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. That keeps a record of how it looked. In a smaller place like Southbourne, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Southbourne
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Southbourne
Southbourne lies within about 1 mile of the sea. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, frequently gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
If you let a flat or house near Southbourne station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. With Warblington Castle about 2.5 miles west, the area around Southbourne has a long history. Leaks in period homes nearby often come from lead work and valleys that have been patched before.
Southbourne is about 4 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Southbourne, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property. Our West Sussex coverage includes Southbourne and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
We work across the PO10 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. You will find streets like Lodgebury Close, Manor Road and Northcote Gardens, all of which we cover. We also cover Woodmancote (1 mile north), Lumley (1 mile west), Westbourne (1 mile north-west), Emsworth (1 mile west) and Thorney Island (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (11 miles south-east), Chichester (6 miles east), Selsey (10 miles south-east), Portfield (6 miles east), Yapton (13 miles east) and East Wittering (6 miles south).
Local landmarks in Southbourne
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Traveller's Joy Public House, Eames Farm and Bourne Community College. There is a railway station in Southbourne itself: Southbourne station. Other landmarks nearby include Warblington Castle (2.5 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (1.3 miles west). Not far away are Stoke Down and Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
For landlords and managing agents
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.