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Storm damage roof report in Cowplain, Hampshire
Wondering about the roof at a property in Cowplain? You can book a storm damage roof report in Cowplain and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Water coming in after the storm
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Storm damage roof report in Cowplain
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and do not climb onto the roof. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. We are often asked to look into gutters pulled loose in the wind and damaged flat roof membrane, across flat roofs, flashings and ridges and hips.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Cowplain can let water in, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it is not always obvious where it starts. It is worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Cowplain (PO8, PO7)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
What else we do in Cowplain
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
Questions from Cowplain
Do you cover smaller places like Cowplain?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is my home in Cowplain listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Cowplain
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Roof area
- House, block, shop or office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Height and safe access
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The property’s address and postcode
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
How the survey works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes between one and two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a smaller place like Cowplain, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- 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 the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Cowplain?
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, backed up with photos.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Anyone responsible for a site like Woodcroft Primary will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Before booking anyone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How soon the report will arrive
- What insurance they carry
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Storm damage roof reports around Cowplain
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Cowplain, where storms can bring strong gusts off the sea. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, often gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. Historic houses such as Warblington Castle, about 4.5 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Cowplain goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to Rowlands Castle station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. If you live in an older home near The Hart Plain Church, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Cowplain is about 1 mile south-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Cowplain, we can come and survey your property. Cowplain is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for storm damage roof reports. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
Every address in PO8 and PO7 is covered for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Milton Road, King's Road and London Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Cowplain: Hart Plain (1 mile south-west), Waterlooville (1 mile south), Soake (1 mile west), Furzeley Corner (2 miles west) and Purbrook (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (9 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles south-east), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south-west), Hedge End (12 miles west) and Petersfield (8 miles north-east).
What’s near Cowplain
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Cowplain School, among other places. The closest station to Cowplain is Rowlands Castle station, about 3 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Havant Museum (3.9 miles south-east) and Havant War Memorial Hospital (3.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Windmill Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
Why get it checked now?
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. Our report gives an honest view of both, so there are no surprises later. Homes in smaller places like Cowplain can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- An independent look at the roof