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Storm damage roof report in Barton, Isle of Wight
Independent storm damage roof reports in Barton. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Water coming in after the storm
Storm damage roof report in Barton: what you get
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there is access, and the roof itself where that is safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. If part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. We survey slate and tile slopes, flashings and gutters and fascias, and common reasons people get in touch are new damp or leaks inside and broken or displaced guttering.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Barton can let water in, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp on a chimney breast isn’t always rain from above, which is why it’s worth tracing properly. It’s worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Barton (PO30, PO31, PO41)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Barton
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Barton. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Wind, rain and roofs in Barton
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Barton, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. The wider area around Barton has a long history of building, with Carisbrooke Castle about 1.6 miles south-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Barton means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Barton Primary School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. Homes near green spaces like Seaclose Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Barton is about 1 mile east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Surveys in Barton work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Barton is one of the places in the Isle of Wight we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
We work across PO30, PO31 and PO41 for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Pan Lane, Ash Road and Chain Lane. Close by, we survey roofs in Cross Lane (1 mile north), Staplers (1 mile east), Fairlee (1 mile north), Hillgrove (2 miles north-east) and Whippingham (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Ryde (6 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north), Sandown (6 miles south-east), Shanklin (7 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (4 miles north). As one of the bigger places in the Isle of Wight, Barton has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices. Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so let us know where you are as you book.
Around Barton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Medina College, Island Innovation VI Form Campus and Bargeman's Rest pub. A little further out are Carisbrooke Castle (1.6 miles south-west) and Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum (under half a mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each area of damage. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
What we do, step by step
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 will take it from there. A typical survey takes between one and two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Barton, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the roof space where it is safe.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- 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
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
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What affects the price in Barton
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Height and safe access
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- When you need the report by
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Common questions in Barton
Is my home in Barton listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Barton?
It can do. Within about 5 miles of the sea, as Barton is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. Our report then records the roof.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is not typically covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
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Checking the roof from the ground
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Different roofs, different checks
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. We photograph and describe the damage.
Lead flashings
Wind can peel back flashings at abutments and stacks. Loose or damaged flashings are photographed and noted.