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Storm damage roof report in Catherington, Hampshire
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Catherington. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Flat roof edges peeled back
What affects the price in Catherington
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Anything about access we should know
- When you need the report by
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Storm damage roof report in Catherington
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: 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’ve noticed ridge tiles that have come loose and slipped or missing slates or tiles, we can find out what’s behind it.
Roofs in small places like Catherington often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Catherington (PO8)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Catherington: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Catherington?
Yes, Catherington is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you cover Catherington?
Yes, Catherington is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Insurers usually exclude wear and tear. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. Your insurer decides the claim.
What do I do if water is coming in?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. Our report then records the roof.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on any day of the week.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. We record which are loose or damaged.
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, often where nails have rusted. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
Common roof problems in Catherington
Gusts work at anything on a roof that is loose or exposed. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. People normally call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
Look out for signs like these:
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Damaged gutters and fascias
The streets around a church like Church of All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
What to check before booking
- What insurance they carry
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the price includes VAT
What else we do in Catherington
What happens on the day
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older roofs in small places like Catherington can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Advice
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Check how your policy defines a storm
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. It’s your record to use.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Catherington
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
Anyone responsible for a site like Catherington Church of England Infant School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you let a flat or house near Rowlands Castle station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Catherington is about 2 miles north of Horndean, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Catherington, we can come and survey your property. Across Hampshire, we cover Catherington. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Here we cover the PO8 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We cover properties on Glamorgan Road, Wrexham Grove and White Dirt Lane and the roads around them. We also cover Clanfield (1 mile north), Lovedean (2 miles south-west), Horndean (2 miles south), Wecock Farm (2 miles south-west) and Anmore (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Gosport (11 miles south-west), Havant (5 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (10 miles south-west), Alton (15 miles north) and Hedge End (13 miles west).
Around Catherington
Around Catherington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Horndean Technology College, among other places. The closest station to Catherington is Rowlands Castle station, roughly 3.5 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Havant War Memorial Hospital (5.3 miles south) and Clanfield Earthwork (1.7 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Windmill Hill.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Catherington
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.