Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Southwick, Hampshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Southwick, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Southwick
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It does not price the repairs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for that. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. We survey ridges and hips, gutters and fascias and chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damage from fallen branches or debris and new damp or leaks inside.
Being in a small place like Southwick makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. It is useful 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.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Southwick (PO17)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports around Southwick
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Southwick, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St James Without the Priory Gate, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. If you let a flat or house near Portchester station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Southwick is about 3 miles west of Purbrook, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Southwick, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Hampshire, we cover Southwick.
We work across PO17 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. You will find streets such as High Street, North Road West and Castle Road, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Southwick, we cover Boarhunt (1 mile west), North Boarhunt (2 miles north-west), Portchester (2 miles south), Hundred Acres (3 miles north-west) and North Fareham (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Gosport (5 miles south), Havant (5 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles west), Horndean (5 miles north-east) and Chandler's Ford (14 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Southwick
In Southwick, that means homes and buildings near Red Lion Inn, among other places. Southwick’s nearest station is Portchester station, roughly 1.9 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Portchester Castle (2.6 miles south) and Fareham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Southwick include Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Southwick
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. Our report gives an honest view of both, so you know what the roof shows. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Southwick, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 98% customer satisfaction
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Southwick questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Southwick?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is the coastal weather around Southwick hard on roofs?
It can do. Southwick 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.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Southwick
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Height and safe access
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- When you need the report by
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Southwick, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Southwick
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
When to book a survey in Southwick
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. Your insurer still makes the decision.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
If you look after a building such as King Richard School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What insurance they carry
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere like Southwick needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.