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Storm damage roof report in Weston, Southampton
A careful look at the roof at your property in Weston, with photos and a written report.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
About our storm damage roof report in Weston
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. We survey gutters and fascias, flat roofs and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about broken or displaced guttering and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks.
Older cottages and houses around Weston may have roofs with little or no underlay. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there’s 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 often the first clues.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Weston (SO19, SO31)
- Region
- Southampton
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. A visit to a smaller place like Weston is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
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Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Weston
Is the coastal weather around Weston hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows, and Weston is within about 1 mile of the coast.
Do you cover smaller places like Weston?
Yes, Weston is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
We can’t say whether a claim will be paid. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. 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 applicable.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
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What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
What happens if roof problems are left?
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is typically better. Arranging work in a smaller place like Weston is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Why book us in Weston
- 20+ years’ experience
- Visits on any day of the week
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Package prices that include VAT
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Storm damage roof reports around Weston
Weston is within about 1 mile of the coast. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, often gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Holy Trinity Church, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. If you let a flat or house near Sholing station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Weston is about 2 miles north-east of Hythe, in Southampton. Weston is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Across Southampton, we cover Weston and the places around it.
All of SO19 and SO31 is covered for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Swift Road, Scott Road and Weston Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Weston: Woolston (1 mile north-west), Netley (1 mile south-east), Butlocks Heath (1 mile east), Hound (2 miles south-east) and Old Netley (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Shirley (4 miles north-west), Regents Park (4 miles north-west), Townhill Park (3 miles north), Midanbury (3 miles north), Chartwell Green (3 miles north) and Harefield (3 miles north-east).
What’s near Weston
In Weston, that means homes and buildings near Westwood Woodland Park, Woolston School and Chamberlayne College for the Arts, among other places. Weston’s nearest station is Sholing station, roughly 0.8 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Gods House Tower - Museum of Archaeology (1.6 miles north-west) and Westquay (2 miles north-west). The countryside around Weston includes Netley Common.
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Older tiles held only by nibs, without nails or clips, can lift more easily. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.
Ridge and hip tiles
Worn mortar under ridge tiles can let them lift in a storm. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Weston
Landlords and building managers frequently need a written record after a storm. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
For businesses in and around places such as Westquay, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Will the report include photos?