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Storm damage roof report in Stoke, Hampshire
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Storm damage roof reports in Stoke.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- New damp or leaks inside
Storm damage roof report in Stoke: what you get
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Check your own policy wording. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. The report includes photographs of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. The claim decision rests with your insurer. Common reasons to book are damaged gutters and fascias and torn or lifted flat roof coverings, across chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and flat roofs.
Being in a small place like Stoke makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Stoke (PO11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leaks and storm damage in Stoke
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Stoke, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, frequently gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
With Warblington Castle about 1.8 miles north, the area around Stoke has a long history. Older roofs in the area may have lead flashings, valleys and gutters that have been patched many times. For site and facilities teams at buildings like The Hayling College, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Stoke is about 3 miles south of Havant, in Hampshire. Stoke is one of many places we visit across Hampshire. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small.
Storm damage roof reports in PO11 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Havant Road, Rogers Mead and Northwood Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Main roads around Stoke include the A3023, which makes travel easy. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in North Hayling (1 mile east), Tye (1 mile east), Northney (1 mile north-east), Langstone (1 mile north) and Warblington (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Gosport (8 miles west), Havant (3 miles north), Fareham (10 miles west), Horndean (6 miles north), Waterlooville (5 miles north-west) and Petersfield (13 miles north).
Around Stoke
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Maypole pub. The nearest railway station is Warblington station, roughly 2.4 miles north. Nearby you will also find Warblington Castle (1.8 miles north) and Havant Museum (2.1 miles north). Not far away are Hayling Billy.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Rural addresses near Stoke can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know 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.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Photograph the damage safely from below
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. You will have your own independent record to refer to.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Let your insurer know early, and check what your policy asks for. An independent report can follow. In a small place like Stoke, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 98% of clients satisfied
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
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Checking the roof from ground level
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Stoke?
Gusts work at anything on a roof that is loose or exposed. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. People usually call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- New damp or leaks inside
- Loose or torn flashings
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
For landlords with property near Warblington station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Questions to ask before you book
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What happens after the report arrives
- What the survey won’t cover
FAQs for Stoke
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Stoke, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
How do I find out if my home in Stoke is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Safely, from the ground or a window. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. With binoculars, you can see a lot from ground level and we’ll inspect the rest from safe positions.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Stoke
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Stoke and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.