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Storm damage roof report in Upton, Southampton
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Upton, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Stains appearing after strong winds
How a storm damage roof report works in Upton
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. If you’re worried about lead lifted at abutments and stains appearing after strong winds, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roofs, slate and tile slopes and gutters and fascias alike.
Many homes in small places like Upton face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. 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.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Upton (SO16)
- Region
- Southampton
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
To price your survey, we check:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
What to let us know when you get in touch
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The address and postcode of the property
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. We record what we find.
Ridge and hip tiles
The ridge and hips are among the most exposed parts of a roof. The survey notes loose, cracked or missing ridge and hip tiles.
Nearby places to Upton
What else we do in Upton
What this survey can’t tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Areas we cannot see safely
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
Useful tips for Upton property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Photograph the damage safely from below
You will need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
Common questions in Upton
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Upton, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Upton?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. 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 it applies.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Is Upton in your area?
Yes. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Upton, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Storm damage roof reports in Upton: local notes
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Upton. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. With South Stoneham House about 4.1 miles east, Upton sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Nursling Church of England Primary School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you let a flat or house near Redbridge station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. Take an older house close to Church of St John: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Upton is about 2 miles north-west of Regents Park, in Southampton. Whether the building in Upton is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Our Southampton coverage includes Upton and the places around it.
Here we cover the SO16 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include Upton Lane, Romsey Road and Greenwood Avenue. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Nursling (1 mile south), Rownhams (1 mile east), Ashfield (1 mile north-west), Toothill (1 mile north) and Hillyfields (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Southampton (4 miles south-east), Shirley (3 miles south-east), Townhill Park (5 miles east), Midanbury (5 miles east), Thornhill (6 miles south-east) and Chartwell Green (5 miles east).
Local landmarks in Upton
We work in homes and buildings around Oaklands Community School and Oasis Academy Lord's Hill, among other places. The closest station to Upton is Redbridge station, about 2.1 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Princess Anne Hospital (1.8 miles south-east) and Eling Experience (2.2 miles south). The countryside around Upton includes Testwood Lakes.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Upton
With an independent report, you have something specific to show your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, alongside any photos you took yourself. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Upton, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Every finding written up with photos
- An independent view of the roof
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes about one to two hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Upton can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.