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Storm Damage Roof Report in Alverstone Garden Village
We carry out storm damage roof reports in Alverstone Garden Village and the rest of the Isle of Wight. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Water coming in after the storm
How a storm damage roof report works in Alverstone Garden Village
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Your policy document sets out its own definition. We do not decide whether a storm met that test. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. The report includes photos of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. The claim decision rests with your insurer. We survey flashings, flat roofs and ridges and hips, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are ridge tiles that have come loose and damaged pots on the stack.
Many homes in small places like Alverstone Garden Village face open ground, 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.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Alverstone Garden Village (PO36)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Somewhere like Alverstone Garden Village needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We look at 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 the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
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Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Alverstone Garden Village
Landlords and building managers frequently need a written record after a storm. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Loose or torn flashings
Haseley Manor lies about 1.6 miles west, so building around Alverstone Garden Village goes back a long way. Older roofs around here can leak at old repairs as readily as at original details.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. The report shows each damaged area.
Alverstone Garden Village roofs and the weather
Alverstone Garden Village is within about 2 miles of the coast, where storms can bring strong gusts off the sea. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. A number of the island’s villages keep thatched roofs on older buildings, and nowhere on the island is far from the sea. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Take a building like Newchurch Primary School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. Take an older house close to All Saints' Church: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Alverstone Garden Village is about 4 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Alverstone Garden Village is one of many places we visit across the Isle of Wight, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Alverstone Garden Village is one of the towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we work. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
Storm damage roof reports in PO36 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Youngwoods Way, Youngwoods Copse and Hollowood Road. We also cover the places around Alverstone Garden Village: Alverstone (1 mile south-east), Queen's Bower (1 mile south-west), Skinner's Hill (1 mile south-west), Adgestone (1 mile north-east) and Lake (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Newport (5 miles north-west), Ryde (4 miles north), Cowes (8 miles north-west), Ventnor (5 miles south), East Cowes (7 miles north-west) and Oakfield (4 miles north). For harder-to-reach addresses, the survey takes a little more planning, so let us know when you contact us.
Around Alverstone Garden Village
Around Alverstone Garden Village, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Pointer Inn, Sandown Bay Academy and The Bay Church of England School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Sandown station, about 1.3 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Wight Aviation Museum (0.9 miles south) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (2.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Alverstone Mead and Brading Down.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
Common questions in Alverstone Garden Village
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Alverstone Garden Village, take more of a battering?
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 Alverstone Garden Village is within about 2 miles of the coast.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Alverstone Garden Village?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover Alverstone Garden Village for storm damage roof reports?
Yes. Alverstone Garden Village is part of the area we cover.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The report follows by email.
How are storm damage reports priced?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. The report does not include repair costs.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Alverstone Garden Village
Landlords, agents and building managers in Alverstone Garden Village and across the Isle of Wight can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.