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Storm Damage Roof Report in Southford
Storm damage roof reports in Southford, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Storm damage roof report in Southford
After a storm, it’s useful to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We’re not loss adjusters and can’t tell you if your claim will succeed. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. We survey flat roofs, slate and tile slopes and chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damaged ridges and hips and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks.
Many homes in small places like Southford face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Place
- Southford (PO38)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Southford
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Southford?
It can do. Southford is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Will you come out to Southford?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
We can’t say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our reports start from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and do not act for you with the insurer. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
How do I book a survey in Southford?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Southford
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Southford
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
Nearby places to Southford
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Storm damage roof reports in Southford: local notes
Southford is within about 2 miles of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. The wider area around Southford has a long history of building, with Sheat Manor about 3.7 miles north. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If you live in an older home near Church of St. Mary and St. Radegund, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. If you own a rental within reach of Shanklin station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Southford is about 6 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Whether the building in Southford is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Southford and the places around it. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
All of PO38 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Bierley (1 mile south-west), Nettlecombe (1 mile south-east), Godshill (2 miles north), Wroxall (2 miles east) and Sandford (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Newport (6 miles north), Ryde (9 miles north-east), Cowes (10 miles north), Sandown (6 miles north-east), Shanklin (4 miles east) and Ventnor (3 miles east). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Local landmarks in Southford
In Southford, that means homes and buildings near The White Horse Inn. Southford’s nearest station is Shanklin station, roughly 4.5 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Blackgang Sawmill Museum (2.2 miles south-west) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (4.5 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Stenbury Down.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Southford
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. Our report can then add a clear record. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- Prices that include VAT
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
The survey, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Around Southford, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Advice
How we price storm damage roof reports
We confirm the price for the job before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The roof’s overall size
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- When you need the report by
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.