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Storm damage roof report in Tipner, Portsmouth
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Tipner, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Lead lifted at abutments
About our storm damage roof report in Tipner
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. We’re often asked to look into lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and water coming in after the storm, on slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and gutters and fascias.
Houses in smaller places like Tipner can stand more in the open, so wind and driving rain find any weakness in ridges, verges and flashings. A leak that only appears in certain weather frequently points to an exposed detail. Tell us when it happens when you get in touch. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Tipner (PO2)
- Wider area
- Portsmouth
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaving storm damage can let water into the loft space and rooms below. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. Homes in smaller places like Tipner can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Tipner
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Tipner
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Tipner, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Anyone responsible for a site like Stamshaw Infant Academy will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. Landlords with a home close to Portsmouth & Southsea station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Saviour's Church, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Tipner is about 1 mile north-west of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. We provide storm damage roof reports for householders, landlords and businesses in Tipner and nearby. Our area takes in places right across Portsmouth.
Every address in PO2 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Knox Road, Croft Road and Whaley Road. Tipner is on the M275 and A2047, so it’s easy for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in North End (1 mile east), Rudmore (1 mile south-east), Portsmouth (1 mile south-east), Landport (1 mile south) and Hilsea (1 mile north-east).
What’s near Tipner
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Edmund's Catholic School, Mother Shipton pub and Mayfield School, among other places. The closest station to Tipner is Portsmouth & Southsea station, roughly 1.4 miles south. A little further out are Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum (0.8 miles south) and Portchester Castle (1.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
We confirm the price for the job before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Roof area
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
For a price for your roof in Tipner, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Homes around Tipner often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Tell us about parking before the day
Book a survey
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Tipner, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Tipner
Is Tipner within the area you cover?
Yes, Tipner is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is my home in Tipner listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
Only your insurer can decide that. We record the damage, with photos and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
How do I book a survey in Tipner?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. Surveys run seven days a week.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
It varies by policy. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but your policy sets the actual test.
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Check how your policy defines a storm
You’ll need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
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What we can’t see
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Acting for you with the insurer
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Tipner
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.