Hampshire · London and the South East
Lovedean Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Lovedean, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Water coming in after the storm
Lovedean questions
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Lovedean, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
How do I find out if my home in Lovedean is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
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.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Only from ground level or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. Binoculars can help you see damage from below and we’ll inspect the rest from safe positions.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
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 booking.
How a storm damage roof report works in Lovedean
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It is not a repair quote and doesn’t include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for that. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. If you are worried about ridge tiles that have come loose and torn or lifted flat roof coverings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on slate and tile slopes, gutters and fascias and ridges and hips alike.
Roofs in small places like Lovedean often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Lovedean (PO8)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit usually takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere like Lovedean needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- 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 look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
Related advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What we are asked to look at in Lovedean
Storms don’t 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.
Look out for signs like these:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
If you own a rental within reach of Rowlands Castle station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What experience they bring
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What they won’t be able to tell you
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Lovedean
Lovedean is within about 5 miles of the coast, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, often gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
If you look after a building like Woodcroft Primary, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Lovedean is about 1 mile west of Horndean, in Hampshire. Bookings from Lovedean are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
All of PO8 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on New Road, Yoells Lane and Witley Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Lovedean include Horndean (1 mile east), Wecock Farm (1 mile south), Anmore (1 mile south-west), Catherington (2 miles north-east) and Denmead (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Gosport (9 miles south-west), Havant (4 miles south-east), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south-west), Hedge End (12 miles west) and Petersfield (8 miles north-east).
Around Lovedean
In Lovedean, that means homes and buildings near Horndean Technology College and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Rowlands Castle station, roughly 3.3 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Havant War Memorial Hospital (4.3 miles south-east) and Clanfield Earthwork (3.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Lovedean include St Clair's Meadow and Windmill Hill.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is normally better. Older cottages and farmhouses around Lovedean can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 98% customer satisfaction
- An independent view of the roof
- Plain-English reports with photos
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
How we price storm damage roof reports
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.