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Storm Damage Roof Report in Hart Plain
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a storm damage roof report in Hart Plain and across Hampshire.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Flat roof edges peeled back
About our storm damage roof report in Hart Plain
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We’re not loss adjusters and cannot tell you if your claim will succeed. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. If you are worried about damage from fallen branches or debris and water coming in after the storm, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Around Hart Plain, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, 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. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Hart Plain (PO8, PO7)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Hart Plain
Storms do not only affect pitched roofs. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Loose or torn flashings
If you live in an older home near The Hart Plain Church, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Questions to ask before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Which limits apply to the survey
Also near Hart Plain
What else we do in Hart Plain
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Older stacks with worn pointing or cracked flaunching are more likely to suffer. We record both the storm damage and the older wear.
Flat roof coverings
Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. We record what we find.
The survey, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Parking around Hart Plain is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Find any records of previous roof work
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. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
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Storm damage roof reports around Hart Plain
Hart Plain lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can. Historic houses like Warblington Castle, about 4.5 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Hart Plain goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Rowlands Castle station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Anyone responsible for a site like Hart Plain Infant School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Hart Plain is about 1 mile north of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Hart Plain and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Here we cover the PO8 and PO7 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include Milton Road, King's Road and Eagle Avenue, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Hart Plain, we cover Cowplain (1 mile north-east), Waterlooville (1 mile south), Soake (1 mile west), Furzeley Corner (2 miles west) and Purbrook (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Gosport (8 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles south-east), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south-west), Hedge End (12 miles west) and Petersfield (9 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Hart Plain
In Hart Plain, that means homes and buildings near The Cowplain School. The nearest railway station is Rowlands Castle station, roughly 3.1 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Havant Museum (3.9 miles south-east) and Clanfield Earthwork (4.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Southmoor Nature Reserve and Windmill Hill.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hart Plain
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Letting agents and landlords in Hart Plain book surveys as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
What happens if roof problems are left?
With an independent report, you have something specific to show your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, so you are not relying only on your own photos. On a bungalow or cottage around Hart Plain, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Hart Plain: your questions answered
Is the coastal weather around Hart Plain hard on roofs?
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.
Is Hart Plain within the area you cover?
Yes, Hart Plain is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
We cannot say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.