Hampshire · London and the South East
Lowford Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Lowford from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Damaged ridges and hips
- New damp or leaks inside
Landlords, agents and block managers in Lowford
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
How a storm damage roof report works in Lowford
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. It sets out what is damaged, with photos, and what we think the likely cause is. It is yours to pass to your insurer. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We’re not loss adjusters, and we cannot tell you whether a claim will succeed. Typical surveys look at ridge tiles that have come loose and gutters pulled loose in the wind, across gutters and fascias, slate and tile slopes and ridges and hips.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Lowford can let water in, 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.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Lowford (SO31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check 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.
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.
Storm damage roof reports in Lowford: local notes
Lowford is within about 2 miles of the coast, 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, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Westquay, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters. Anyone responsible for a site like Bursledon Church of England Infant School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Lowford is about 2 miles south-west of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Lowford and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: SO31. Streets in the area include Hamble Lane, St George Close and Woolwich Close. If you’re just outside Lowford, we cover Old Netley (1 mile south-west), Bursledon (1 mile south-east), Butlocks Heath (1 mile south-west), Hound (1 mile south-west) and Netley (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (5 miles north), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Lowford
Typical jobs here are in homes near Oasis Academy Mayfield, Westwood Woodland Park and The Linden Tree pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Bursledon station, roughly 0.9 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Coldeast (2.3 miles south-east) and Netley Castle (1.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Lowford include Netley Common.
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. A visit to a smaller place like Lowford is no different on the day: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets in another room
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Lowford
Branches and trees frequently come down on roofs during storms. We record the damage and where it is, with photos.
Common reasons to book include:
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- New damp or leaks inside
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
If you let a flat or house near Bursledon station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. Our report notes recent damage and older defects.
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects frequently fail in high winds. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Lowford
Is the coastal weather around Lowford hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Lowford is within about 2 miles of the coast.
Is my home in Lowford listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. It does not include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for those.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Damage left open lets in more rain. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. Around Lowford, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- 98% customer satisfaction
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