London and the South East

Storm Damage Roof Report in Isle of Wight

Covering 125 places across the Isle of Wight for storm damage roof reports, with a written report and photos and surveys on weekdays and weekends.

Call 07833 053749

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Storm damage roof report in every part of the Isle of Wight

In short: an independent record of roof damage after a storm. The lists below link to a page for each place. To book, call 07833 053749.

Main towns

Also in the Isle of Wight

Postcodes in the Isle of Wight

About storm damage roof reports in the Isle of Wight

Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. Typical surveys look at loose or torn flashings and roofs hit by falling trees, on flat roofs, slate and tile slopes and gutters and fascias.

When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. The survey normally takes about one to two hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours.

We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
Each area of damage is photographed and described.
The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.

What affects the price in the Isle of Wight

Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we will tell you which fits.

What you get with us

Every finding written up with photos
A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Visits on any day of the week
Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance

Arrange a survey

If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.

Around Newport

Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Seaclose Park, Castle Inn and Island Innovation VI Form Campus and the streets around them. Also close by are Christ The King College (0.6 miles south-west) and Nine Acres Primary School (less than half a mile south). Nearby you will also find Carisbrooke Castle (1 mile south-west) and St Mary's Hospital (0.8 miles north). Open spaces near Newport include Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Mill Hill.

Storm damage roof reports across the Isle of Wight: local notes

From Newport, Ryde and Cowes to its smaller places, roofs across the Isle of Wight let water in for all sorts of reasons. Water frequently shows up some way from where it got in.

Our surveys reach from London out to Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Essex, the Thames Valley, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, and the Isle of Wight is well within that. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends. Along the coast in the Isle of Wight, roofs facing the sea take the brunt of the weather, so ridges, verges and flashings there frequently need attention first.

Newport: For site and facilities teams at buildings like Nine Acres Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Newport, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it pays to find faults before guests do.

Should I look at the roof myself first?

You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.

A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.

Signs you need a storm damage roof report

Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. We record the damage and where it is, backed up with photos.

Common reasons to book include:

Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Holes or cracks caused by debris

Tips from our surveys

There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:

Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can

Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You will have your own independent record to refer to.

Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.

What happens if roof problems are left?

Leaving storm damage can let water into the loft space and rooms below. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly.

What to check before booking

How long they’ve been surveying roofs
What insurance they carry
Whether the price includes VAT
Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?

Prices for storm damage roof reports in the Isle of Wight

A few things affect what a survey costs:

The use of thermal imaging or a drone
The shape of the roof and its details
The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own

Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for the job before booking.

Helping us price your survey

Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:

The kind of building and roof involved
Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
When you need the report by

When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.

Your questions about storm damage roof reports in the Isle of Wight

What if the roof was already worn?

Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.

Do I need to be at home?

Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.

Can I challenge a declined storm claim?

The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, though we cannot predict the outcome.

Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?

We can’t say whether a claim will be paid. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.

Do you act for me with my insurer?

No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.

Can you inspect my roof with a drone?

Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.

Is the Isle of Wight in your area?

Yes. We survey roofs in the Isle of Wight, as part of our work across London and South East England. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.