Hampshire · London and the South East
Forestside Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Forestside, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Flat roof edges peeled back
How a storm damage roof report works in Forestside
After a storm, it’s useful to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We are not loss adjusters, and we can’t say whether a claim will be paid. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. We survey gutters and fascias, flat roofs and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are slipped or missing slates or tiles and flat roof edges peeled back.
For a small place like Forestside, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
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.
- Where
- Forestside (PO9)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- How your policy defines a storm
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
Surveys for landlords and agents in Forestside
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes an hour or two for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a hamlet or village like Forestside, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- 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 we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
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Checking the roof from ground level
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Forestside roofs and the weather
Forestside is within about 5 miles of the coast. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
For landlords with property near Rowlands Castle station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If you live near a park such as Stansted Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. For an older house near a landmark such as Christ Church, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Forestside is about 4 miles east of Horndean, in Hampshire. Surveys in Forestside work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Across Hampshire, we cover Forestside. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the PO9 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Lodge Lane and Forestside and the roads around them. Other places close to Forestside include West Marden (1 mile north-east), Chalton (3 miles north-west), Blendworth (3 miles west), Buriton (5 miles north) and Nursted (5 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (13 miles south-west), Havant (5 miles south-west), Fareham (13 miles west), Horndean (4 miles west), Waterlooville (6 miles west) and Petersfield (7 miles north).
Local landmarks in Forestside
In Forestside, that means homes and buildings near Stansted Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Rowlands Castle station, roughly 2.2 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Clanfield Earthwork (4 miles north-west) and Havant War Memorial Hospital (5 miles south-west). Not far away are Compton Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are often where flat roof coverings start to peel back. The report notes signs of recent damage and older wear.
Clay and concrete tiles
Older tiles held only by nibs, without nails or clips, can lift more easily. We record what we can see of the fixings.
Also near Forestside
What else we do in Forestside
FAQs for Forestside
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Forestside, take more of a battering?
Often, yes. Within about 5 miles of the sea, as Forestside is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Is my home in Forestside listed or in a conservation area?
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. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The written report follows by email.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Complain to your insurer first. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, though we can’t predict the outcome.
What do I do if water is coming in?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. Our report then records the roof.
Is Forestside in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs in Forestside and the rest of Hampshire. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.