Hampshire · London and the South East
Horndean Storm Damage Roof Report
We carry out storm damage roof reports in Horndean and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Questions from Horndean
How do I find out if my home in Horndean is listed?
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.
Do you cover Horndean?
Yes, Horndean is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take an hour or two for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The report follows by email.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. 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.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs are not included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How a storm damage roof report works in Horndean
After a storm, it is useful to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We aren’t 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. If you’re worried about flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and flat roof edges peeled back, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a town like Horndean, older houses and newer estates leak in different ways. On older roofs it’s often slates, mortar and lead that has split or lifted; later homes can leak at valleys, verges and flat roofs over extensions. The cause decides what happens next, so it is worth finding it properly. It also helps show whether the problem is long-standing wear or recent damage.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Horndean (PO8, PO7)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Horndean
A storm often finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
Problems we come across often include:
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damaged ridges and hips
Landlords with a home close to Rowlands Castle station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
What to check before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- When you will get the report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
When you need someone else
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- A price for the repairs
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
Why it’s worth a survey now in Horndean
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. Once water reaches the loft insulation in a home in Horndean, it loses much of its value and is slow to dry. That adds to the bill long before the leak is obvious.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the exact price before you book.
Why book us in Horndean
- Surveys seven days a week
- 98% of customers satisfied
- PI and public liability insurance
- Every finding written up with photos
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It typically takes about one to two hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Semi-detached and terraced homes in a town like Horndean often share a roof line with the neighbours, so shared parts are looked at as far as they can be seen from your property. Let us know about any known leaks, past repairs or building work as you book, so time on site goes where it is needed.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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How we price storm damage roof reports
To price your survey, we look at:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Storm damage roof report starts 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
These details help when you contact us:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Storm damage roof reports around Horndean
Horndean lies within about 5 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Historic houses such as Warblington Castle, about 4.8 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Horndean goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Saint Wilfrid's, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Take a building like Horndean Technology College: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Horndean is about 7 miles north-east of Portsmouth, in Hampshire. Horndean is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Horndean is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
All of PO8 and PO7 is covered for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include London Road, Kings Mede and Causeway Farm. You’ll find Horndean on the A3 and A3(M), which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Lovedean (1 mile west), Wecock Farm (1 mile south-west), Catherington (2 miles north), Anmore (2 miles west) and Denmead (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Gosport (9 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (9 miles south-west), Hedge End (13 miles west) and Petersfield (7 miles north-east). Horndean is one of the larger places we cover in Hampshire.
Landmarks near Horndean
Typical jobs here are in homes near Horndean Infant School and Red Lion Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Rowlands Castle station, roughly 2.6 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Havant War Memorial Hospital (3.8 miles south) and Clanfield Earthwork (3 miles north-east). The countryside around Horndean includes Windmill Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
What you can safely check yourself
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.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.