Is Storm Damage the Right Fix?
Storm damage is sudden — tiles stripped, lead lifted, debris impact or a leak that started during a named storm — as distinct from gradual wear.
- Tiles or ridge stripped or displaced after high wind
- Lead flashing peeled back or gone
- A new leak dating from a specific storm
- Debris or branch impact damage
- Fence, gutter or aerial down alongside roof damage
When it is not the answer: Gradual wear and nail sickness are not storm damage and won't be covered by an insurance claim — we'll tell you honestly which you have Read the full guide.
Local Factors in Southsea
Direct seafront salt exposure is the harshest in the city — code 6 lead and marine-grade fixings are baseline here. Southsea's tall Victorian and Edwardian terraces off Albert Road need tower or scaffold access, with seafront positions taking direct Channel exposure. It is why we specify marine-grade fixings and correct lead codes as standard on Southsea roofs — the coastal environment punishes anything less.
What to Expect: Storm Damage in Southsea
1. Call & attend
We attend quickly to make the roof safe and stop further water getting in.
2. Document
We photograph and document the damage, linking it to the storm event for your claim.
3. Insurance report
We provide a written report your insurer can act on.
4. Repair
We carry out the permanent repair once the claim and scope are agreed.
5. Sign-off
Final inspection and your workmanship guarantee on the repaired work.
Typical Timescales
| Job | Typical duration |
|---|---|
| Emergency make-safe | ~2 hours to attend |
| Insurance report | Same day |
| Minor storm repair | Half to full day |
| Major re-cover after storm | 2–5 days |
Post-storm demand is heavy — we prioritise active ingress and vulnerable properties first.
Getting Safely onto Southsea Roofs
Make-safe from ladders; the permanent repair uses scaffold where the damage extent requires it. Scaffold is specified for: the permanent repair where multiple slopes or the ridge are affected - always itemised in your written quote, never a hidden extra, and we arrange it.
Southsea's tall Victorian and Edwardian terraces off Albert Road need tower or scaffold access, with seafront positions taking direct Channel exposure. Pavement scaffold and skip permits go through Portsmouth City Council; allow a few working days on streets like Albert Road, Osborne Road, Marmion Road where space is tight.
Southsea Storm Damage: Cost Guide
| Job | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Slipped or cracked tiles | £150–£350 | Per visit incl. access |
| Leak diagnosis & repair | £150–£500 | Depends on water travel |
| Chimney flashing | £200–£600 | Code 5–6 lead |
| Valley repair | £400–£900 | Strip and re-lay |
| Nail-sickness re-fix (per slope) | £600–£1,200 | Estate stock |
What moves the price
- Roof height and access on Southsea stock
- Coastal-grade materials (marine fixings, code 5–6 lead)
- Extent of hidden salt-corrosion damage found on survey
- Scaffold vs tower vs ladder access
- Conservation constraints where applicable
Worked example: A typical job on a property off Albert Road in Southsea, including access and waste removal, sits in the middle of the ranges above once surveyed.
No deposit on repairs under £500. Staged payments on re-roofs — nothing up front before materials are on site. All prices include VAT; written itemised quote before any work.
Covering PO4, PO5 and surrounding postcodes.
Your Guarantee, Explained
Storm repair workmanship carries the 10-year guarantee; the storm damage itself is an insurance matter we document fully for your claim.
- Covered: workmanship for 10 years, in writing, transferable if you sell.
- On top: manufacturer warranties on materials (terms vary by product).
- Not covered: storm or impact damage - that is an insurance matter, and we will document it for your claim.
If a fault appears in covered work, we come back and put it right. No quibbling, no re-charge.
Living Around the Work
We focus on stopping further damage first — sheeting, temporary cover — then complete the permanent repair with minimal further disruption. You do not need to stay home for external work - we just need power and access agreed in advance.
We attend in the storm to make safe; permanent repairs follow once conditions allow. Direct seafront salt exposure is the harshest in the city — code 6 lead and marine-grade fixings are baseline here.