Hampshire · London and the South East
Rowlands Castle Storm Damage Roof Report
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Rowlands Castle. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Loose or torn flashings
Storm damage roof report in Rowlands Castle: what you get
After a storm, it’s useful to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We are not loss adjusters and cannot tell you if your claim will succeed. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. If you’ve noticed ridge tiles that have come loose and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ridges and hips, slate and tile slopes and flashings alike.
Older cottages and houses around Rowlands Castle may have roofs with little or no underlay. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Whether it’s long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. In the loft, damp battens or wet insulation are often the first clues.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Rowlands Castle (PO9)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Rowlands Castle
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Rowlands Castle, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If you look after a building such as Havant Academy, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you let a flat or house near Rowlands Castle station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. For an older house near a landmark such as The Church on the Green, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Rowlands Castle is about 2 miles north-east of Havant, in Hampshire. Roofs in Rowlands Castle get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Rowlands Castle is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
All of PO9 is covered for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include Stansted Close, College Close and Redhill Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Rowlands Castle: Durrants (1 mile south), Leigh Park (2 miles south-west), Havant (2 miles south-west), Denvilles (2 miles south) and Westbourne (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (10 miles south-west), Fareham (10 miles west), Hedge End (15 miles west), Waterlooville (3 miles west), Petersfield (8 miles north) and Purbrook (3 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Rowlands Castle
We work in homes and buildings around Robin Hood Inn, among other places. There’s a railway station in Rowlands Castle itself: Rowlands Castle station. A little further out are Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.6 miles south-west) and Havant Museum (2.7 miles south). Open spaces near Rowlands Castle include Compton Down and Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
Tips that help
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Check how your policy defines a storm
If you’re unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we often see cracked and slipped slates. We photograph and describe each one.
When you need someone else
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Areas we cannot see safely
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Negotiating a claim settlement
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
Checking the roof from the ground
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. A visit to Rowlands Castle is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
How to prepare
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Rowlands Castle
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from the ground. Those photos show the damage as it was. In a smaller place like Rowlands Castle, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
For a price for your roof in Rowlands Castle, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Visits on any day of the week
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- PI and public liability insurance
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Rowlands Castle: your questions answered
Is Rowlands Castle within the area you cover?
Yes. Rowlands Castle is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Rowlands Castle, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Rowlands Castle is within about 3 miles of the coast.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes about one to two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. You will then get the report by email.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Complain to your insurer first. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we cannot predict the outcome.
How do I book a survey in Rowlands Castle?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on any day of the week.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. We record the damage, with photographs and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.