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Storm damage roof report in Roughdown, Hampshire
A careful look at the roof at your property in Roughdown, with photographs and a written report.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Roughdown and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Storm damage roof report in Roughdown: what you get
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. If you’ve noticed slipped or missing slates or tiles and gutters pulled loose in the wind, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Roofs in small places like Roughdown often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Roughdown (SO45)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
We confirm the exact price before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Height and safe access
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
What to tell us when you get in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What made you get in touch
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Common roof problems in Roughdown
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. We cannot say whether the decision will change.
Look out for signs like these:
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Damaged gutters and fascias
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Blackfield Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Questions to ask before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
FAQs for Roughdown
Is the coastal weather around Roughdown hard on roofs?
It can do. Roughdown is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
How do I find out if my home in Roughdown is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. The report follows by email.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
How are storm damage reports priced?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is not typically covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Why act early in Roughdown
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. Older cottages and farmhouses around Roughdown can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Roughdown
- Package prices that include VAT
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- An independent view of the roof
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
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Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older rural homes like those around Roughdown can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there’s access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Storm damage roof reports around Roughdown
Roughdown is within about 2 miles of the coast. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. The wider area around Roughdown has a long history of building, with Beaulieu Palace House about 2.7 miles west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to Netley station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Roughdown is about 3 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Roughdown is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
We cover every part of the SO45 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Close by, we survey roofs in Holbury (1 mile north), Blackfield (1 mile east), Little Holbury (1 mile north), Langley (1 mile south-east) and Hardley (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Gosport (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (9 miles east), Totton (9 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (8 miles north-east).
What’s near Roughdown
We work in homes and buildings around The New Forest Academy. For rail, the closest station is Netley station, about 4.3 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (2.9 miles west) and Calshot Castle (3.5 miles east). For a walk, there’s Mercury Marshes.