Hampshire · London and the South East
Warsash Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Warsash from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Storm damage roof report in Warsash: what you get
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We aren’t loss adjusters and can’t say whether a claim will be paid. We survey flashings, slate and tile slopes and chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are loose or torn flashings and damaged ridges and hips.
In older homes around places like Warsash, 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. Finding where it gets in, and whether it’s old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. In the loft, damp battens or wet insulation are frequently the first clues.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Warsash (SO31)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey normally takes between one and two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a smaller place like Warsash, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Getting a price
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. We photograph and describe the damage.
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
Nearby places to Warsash
What else we do in Warsash
Surveys for landlords and agents in Warsash
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Storm damage roof reports in Warsash: local notes
Warsash lies within about 2 miles of the sea, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. 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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Landlords with a home close to Swanwick station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Homes near green spaces such as Hamble Common can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Warsash is about 4 miles west of Fareham, in Hampshire. Warsash is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Our Hampshire coverage includes Warsash and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
We cover every part of the SO31 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. We cover properties on Church Road, Wild Rose Crescent and Willow Herb Close and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Warsash, we cover Sarisbury Green (1 mile north), Locks Heath (1 mile north-east), Hook (1 mile south-east), Hook Park Estate (1 mile south) and Abshot (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (7 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north), Fareham (4 miles east) and Horndean (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Warsash
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Brookfield Community School and Language College, Hamble Common and Jolly Farmer Public House, among other places. The closest station to Warsash is Swanwick station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Coldeast (0.9 miles north) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (2.1 miles north). Open spaces near Warsash include Holly Hill Woodland Park.
Tips that help
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. If that doesn’t resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
Common questions in Warsash
Will you come out to Warsash?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Warsash?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
That’s not something we can promise. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
Common roof problems in Warsash
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
We are often asked to look at:
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged pots on the stack
If you look after a building like Hook-With-Warsash Church of England Academy, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Will the report include photos?
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- A price for the repairs
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- The outcome of a claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias