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Storm Damage Roof Report in Widley
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Widley, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Storm damage roof report in Widley: what you get
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. We do not decide whether a storm met that test. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. The claim decision rests with your insurer. Typical surveys look at damage from fallen branches or debris and damaged pots on the stack, on gutters and fascias, ridges and hips and flat roofs.
Being in a small place like Widley makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Widley (PO7, PO6)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Widley
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
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Storm damage roof reports in Widley: local notes
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Widley, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, often gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
Historic houses such as Warblington Castle, about 3.7 miles east, show how far back building around Widley goes. Older roofs around here can leak at old repairs as readily as at original details. If you own a rental within reach of Cosham station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Widley is about 1 mile south-west of Purbrook, in Hampshire. Bookings from Widley are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Widley is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for storm damage roof reports.
All of PO7 and PO6 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Lily Avenue, Park Avenue and Hoylake Road. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Purbrook Heath (1 mile north), Drayton (1 mile south), Farlington (1 mile south-east), Purbrook (1 mile north-east) and Cosham (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (6 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles west), Horndean (4 miles north-east) and Hedge End (12 miles west).
Around Widley
We work in homes and buildings around Springfield School, Solent Junior School and George Inn and the streets around them. Widley’s nearest station is Cosham station, roughly 1.3 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Portchester Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (1 mile south-west). For a walk, there’s Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we often see cracked and slipped slates. We photograph and describe each one.
Flat roof coverings
Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. We record what we find.
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Areas we can’t see safely
- The outcome of a claim
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
How it works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a hamlet or village like Widley, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Tell us about parking before the day
How to book
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Widley, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
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Questions from Widley
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Widley?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Widley?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we will explain what’s needed.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
Common roof problems in Widley
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. We can’t say whether the decision will change.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Loose or torn flashings
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
Take a building like Purbrook Park School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Before booking anyone
- What experience they bring
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Their report turnaround times