Hampshire · London and the South East
Waterlooville Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports across Waterlooville, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Loose or torn flashings
How a storm damage roof report works in Waterlooville
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. Our report focuses on the second and third points. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. If you are worried about cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and ridge tiles that have come loose, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Extensions, dormers and conservatories are common on houses in towns like Waterlooville, and where an extension meets the house is a common leak point. Flashings, upstands and the edges of flat roofs are looked at alongside the main roof. The stain inside is frequently some way from where water gets in, especially around extensions.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Waterlooville (PO7, PO8)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Waterlooville
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Waterlooville?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover Waterlooville?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
It varies by policy. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but your policy sets the actual test.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take between one and two hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The written report follows by email.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. We don’t deal with the insurer on your behalf.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
Roof by roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. Each one is recorded with photos.
Lead flashings
Lifted flashings let rain run behind them into the roof. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
Common roof problems in Waterlooville
Storms don’t only affect pitched roofs. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Stains appearing after strong winds
If you own a rental within reach of Bedhampton station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What insurance they carry
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Nearby places to Waterlooville
What else we do in Waterlooville
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A price for the repairs
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. For a visit in Waterlooville, we need access to the loft, any rooms with leaks or stains, and the outside of the building. Mention gates, side passages and anything at the back. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is 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.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets in another room
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Wind, rain and roofs in Waterlooville
Waterlooville lies within about 3 miles of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. 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.
Take a building like Hart Plain Junior School: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Saint George's, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Waterlooville is about 6 miles north of Portsmouth, in Hampshire. Bookings from Waterlooville are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Hampshire coverage includes Waterlooville and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
All of PO7 and PO8 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on London Road, Chillingham Square and Aysgarth Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Waterlooville include Hart Plain (1 mile north), Purbrook (1 mile south), Cowplain (1 mile north), Soake (1 mile north-west) and Purbrook Heath (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Gosport (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (7 miles west), Hedge End (12 miles west), Petersfield (9 miles north-east) and Locks Heath (10 miles west).
Near you in Waterlooville
Typical jobs here are in homes near Cowplain Community School and The Denmead Queen pub. The closest station to Waterlooville is Bedhampton station, roughly 2.6 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Queen Alexandra Hospital (2.7 miles south-west) and Havant Museum (3.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.