Hampshire · London and the South East
Denmead Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Denmead, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Damaged pots on the stack
How a storm damage roof report works in Denmead
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Check your own policy wording. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. The claim decision rests with your insurer. We survey flat roofs, gutters and fascias and ridges and hips, and people most frequently book us about damaged ridges and hips and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Denmead can let water in, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it isn’t always obvious where it starts. It’s worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Location
- Denmead (PO7)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
Storm damage roof reports around Denmead
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Denmead, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
Anyone responsible for a site like Denmead Junior School will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Denmead is about 2 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Denmead and the rest of Hampshire. Across Hampshire, we cover Denmead and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: PO7. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Ashling Park Road, Chestnut Close and The Orchard or anywhere close by, we can help. Main roads around Denmead include the B2150, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Denmead: Anmore (1 mile east), Anthill Common (1 mile north-west), Wecock Farm (2 miles east), Lovedean (2 miles east) and Hambledon (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (15 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south-west), Havant (4 miles south-east), Eastleigh (13 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-west).
Near you in Denmead
We work in homes and buildings around The Cowplain School and The Harvest Home pub. Denmead’s nearest station is Cosham station, about 4.1 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Queen Alexandra Hospital (3.5 miles south) and Portchester Castle (4.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Denmead includes Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Being in a smaller place like Denmead doesn’t change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Arrange a survey
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Denmead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
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Prices for storm damage roof reports in Denmead
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How big the roof is
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
When to book a survey in Denmead
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. What happens next is up to the insurer.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
If you let a flat or house near Cosham station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Questions to ask before you book
- Will the report include photos?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What experience they bring
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Denmead
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Denmead?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Denmead, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
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. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Complain to your insurer first. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we can’t say how it will turn out.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from ground level first if it’s safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
What we can’t see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- The outcome of a claim
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
Places near Denmead
What else we do in Denmead
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Broken or missing tiles leave the underlay exposed to rain. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
Flat roof coverings
Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. We record what we find.