Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Rockford, Hampshire
Storm damage roof reports in Rockford, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Landlords, agents and block managers in Rockford
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Rockford and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Storm damage roof report in Rockford: what you get
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. We survey ridges and hips, gutters and fascias and flat roofs, and people most often book us about damaged ridges and hips and broken or displaced guttering.
Being in a small place like Rockford makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Rockford (BH24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Which survey package you book
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Also near Rockford
More services for Rockford
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Rockford
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Martins, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Poulner Junior School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Rockford is in Hampshire. Rockford is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Surveys in BH24 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Highwood (1 mile south-east), Blashford (1 mile south-west), Ibsley (1 mile north-west), Mockbeggar (1 mile north) and Ellingham (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), New Milton (10 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (10 miles south-east) and Marchwood (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Rockford
Typical jobs here are in homes near Alice Lisle Inn and Ringwood School Academy, among other places. A little further out are St Leonard's Hospital (5.4 miles south-west) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (3.7 miles north). Not far away are Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
What this survey cannot tell you
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Estimates of repair costs
- Acting for you with the insurer
- The outcome of a claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Rockford
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Rockford
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Rockford?
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.
Do you cover smaller places like Rockford?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes between one and two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. You’ll then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. Your insurer decides how its policy applies.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
Only your insurer can decide that. We record the damage, with photographs and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Useful tips for Rockford property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. We don’t deal with the insurer on your behalf.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Rockford often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.