Southampton · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Rownhams
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Rownhams from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Water coming in after the storm
Surveys for landlords and agents in Rownhams
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
About our storm damage roof report in Rownhams
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Falling branches can cause damage too. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. If you are worried about damaged pots on the stack and flat roof edges peeled back, we can find out what’s behind it.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Rownhams can let water in, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it is not always obvious where it starts. It’s worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Rownhams (SO16)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Rownhams
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
Common reasons to book include:
- Water coming in after the storm
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St John, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
What to check before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What they will not be able to tell you
Also in Rownhams
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
Broken slates and slates that have slid out of place are common after a storm. Each area is photographed and described.
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. We record which are loose or damaged.
Storm damage roof reports around Rownhams
Rownhams is within about 3 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. Historic houses such as South Stoneham House, about 3.5 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Rownhams goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Take a building like Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School: a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. Homes near green spaces like St James' Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Rownhams is about 3 miles north-east of Totton, in Southampton. We survey roofs in Rownhams and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Across Southampton, we cover Rownhams and the places around it.
We work across the SO16 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include Rownhams Way, Horns Drove and Rownhams Close, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Upton (1 mile west), Nursling (1 mile south-west), Hillyfields (1 mile south-west), Lordswood (1 mile south-east) and Toothill (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Southampton (3 miles south-east), Townhill Park (4 miles east), Midanbury (4 miles east), Thornhill (6 miles south-east), Chartwell Green (5 miles east) and Harefield (5 miles south-east).
Around Rownhams
Around Rownhams, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Oaklands Community School, St James' Park and Oasis Academy Lord's Hill. Rownhams’s nearest station is Redbridge station, roughly 2.1 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Princess Anne Hospital (1.3 miles south-east) and Eling Experience (2.4 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Testwood Lakes.
Checking the roof from the ground
Your own check is a good start, but it is not 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.
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.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Rownhams
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 Rownhams, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing doesn’t stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Rownhams
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Prices that include VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. A visit to a smaller place like Rownhams 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.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
Common questions in Rownhams
How do I find out if my home in Rownhams is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. 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 Rownhams?
Yes, Rownhams is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We aren’t loss adjusters and do not act for you with the insurer. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it isn’t resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
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 aren’t included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.