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Storm damage roof report in Swaythling, Southampton
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Swaythling, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged gutters and fascias
How a storm damage roof report works in Swaythling
We inspect the roof from wherever it can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and higher points, from the roof space and from the roof where it is safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. We note any part we couldn’t see. You get a written report with photographs to give to your insurer. We survey chimney stacks, gutters and fascias and flat roofs, and people most often book us about holes or cracks caused by debris and damaged flat roof membrane.
In older homes around places like Swaythling, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there is little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Whether it is long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. In the loft, damp battens or wet insulation are often the first clues.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Swaythling (SO16, SO18, SO17)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Swaythling property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. You will have your own independent record to refer to.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
What we cannot see
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Swaythling
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
Swaythling: your questions answered
Is Swaythling within the area you cover?
Yes. Swaythling is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is the coastal weather around Swaythling hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
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.
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, for you to give to your insurer.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Swaythling
Strong winds lift loose or poorly fixed slates and tiles, ridge pieces and flashings. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Broken or displaced guttering
Take an older house close to St. Mary's Church: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What insurance they carry
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a smaller place like Swaythling, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Swaythling roofs and the weather
Swaythling lies within about 4 miles of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
For businesses in and around places like Marlands Shopping Centre, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters. Living close to Riverside Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
Swaythling is about 2 miles north of Southampton, in Southampton. Wherever you are in Swaythling, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property. Across Southampton, we cover Swaythling and the places around it.
We survey roofs across SO16, SO18 and SO17 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Streets in the area include High Road, Wide Lane and Lilac Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Bassett Green (1 mile west), Mansbridge (1 mile east), North Stoneham (1 mile north), Portswood (1 mile south-west) and St Denys (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Shirley (3 miles south-west), Regents Park (3 miles south-west), Thornhill (3 miles south-east), Itchen (3 miles south), Sholing (3 miles south) and Maybush (3 miles west).
Near you in Swaythling
Typical jobs here are in homes near Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton, Riverside Park and Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton. Swaythling has its own railway station: Swaythling station. Nearby you will also find Marlands Shopping Centre (2.6 miles south-west) and Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (1.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, often where nails have rusted. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. Each one is recorded with photos.
Checking the roof from the ground
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.