Emergency Roof Repairs in Portsmouth & Hampshire
Roof leaking right now? Call us first. We can usually be on-site within 2 hours across Portsmouth and Hampshire.
Roof leaking right now? Call us first — most other things can wait. We keep emergency call-out slots open every working day and prioritise active water ingress. Usual on-site time across Portsmouth and the inner Hampshire postcodes is 2 hours during working hours. Out-of-hours and weekend call-outs are available. Our first job is always to make it safe and dry: tarpaulin over, temporary flashings, removal of dangerously loose tiles or lead. We then survey properly and quote for the permanent repair separately — no pressure, no inflated emergency pricing on the follow-up work. Written reports and photos provided for insurance claims, and we deal directly with most major UK insurers. The faster you call, the less internal damage you'll have to fix afterwards. Phone: see the top of this page.
What we handle
Active roof leaks and water ingress
Water through the ceiling, dripping from light fittings, damp running down walls. Make-safe first, diagnose second.
Storm damage and missing tiles after high winds
Lifted ridges, missing tiles, slipped slates after named storms. Common across the Solent coast in autumn and winter.
Emergency tarp-overs
Heavy-duty tarpaulin secured properly to prevent further water entry while a permanent repair is scheduled.
Fallen trees and debris damage
Tree branches through roofs, fence panels on chimneys, wind-blown debris. We coordinate with tree surgeons where needed.
Chimney damage after lightning or storms
Cracked stacks, dislodged pots, lifted lead — all stabilised same-day pending a full rebuild quote.
Flat roof punctures and splits
EPDM tears, felt splits, GRP cracks. Patched and weatherproofed within hours.
Lead flashing failures
Lead pulled away from chimneys or abutments after high winds. Re-dressed and clipped properly.
Out-of-hours and weekend call-outs
Evenings, Saturdays and Sundays available. Out-of-hours rate applies, explained on the phone before we set off.
What to do right now if your roof is leaking
- 1Move furniture, electronics and valuables away from the leak
- 2Place a bucket or container under the drip — and a towel under the bucket
- 3If the ceiling is sagging, pierce it carefully with a screwdriver to release trapped water (this prevents collapse)
- 4Take photos of the damage for your insurance claim
- 5Turn off the electricity at the consumer unit if water is near light fittings or sockets
- 6Call us — the faster we make it safe, the less internal damage you'll have to repair
How it works
Call
Phone us. Active leaks get priority over everything else. We give you an honest ETA before setting off.
Make safe
Tarpaulin, temporary flashing, anything loose secured. Goal: stop more water entering today.
Document
Photos and a written report for your insurer. We deal direct with most major UK insurers.
Permanent repair
Scheduled and quoted separately. Emergency call-out fee deducted from the cost of the follow-up work.
Emergency call-out pricing
Honest indicative pricing. Real quotes depend on access and condition. Free written quote within 48 hours.
Emergency call-out (Mon-Fri, 8am-6pm)
From £150
Includes first hour on site
Out-of-hours call-out (evenings/weekends)
From £250
Sundays and Bank Holidays carry the higher rate
Emergency tarp-over (temporary fix)
From £200
Heavy-duty tarpaulin, properly secured
What affects the price
- Time of day — weekday daytime vs out-of-hours
- Distance from our Portsmouth base
- Severity of the leak and how much make-safe is needed
- Whether scaffolding or a tower is required for safe access
- Materials needed for any same-visit permanent repair
All prices indicative. Free written quote within 48 hours.
What our emergency roof repairs customers say
"Phoned in tears at 8pm — water through the bedroom ceiling. They were here by 9.30, tarp on, drips stopped. Saved us thousands in damage."
— Janet H., Portsmouth
"Storm Eunice took three tiles off. Called Saturday morning, on site within two hours, all written up for the insurance. Permanent repair the following week."
— Rob C., Gosport
"Tree branch through the roof at 6am after high winds. CJH attended same morning, made safe, dealt with the insurer directly."
— Anita F., Havant
Areas we cover for emergency roof repairs
We provide emergency roof repairs across Portsmouth, Hampshire and within 40 miles of our Portsmouth base.
Frequently asked questions
Emergency Roof Repairs questions we hear most often. Don't see yours? Call us.
During working hours (Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 8am-2pm), typical on-site time is 2-4 hours across Portsmouth, Fareham, Havant, Gosport and Waterlooville. Outer postcodes (Chichester, Winchester, Southampton) usually within 4-6 hours.
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