Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Binstead, Isle of Wight
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Binstead and the rest of the Isle of Wight. We survey seven days a week.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
About our storm damage roof report in Binstead
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. We survey ridges and hips, gutters and fascias and flat roofs, and people most often book us about loose or torn flashings and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls.
Houses in smaller places like Binstead can stand more in the open, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. A leak that only appears in certain weather often points to an exposed detail. Tell us when it happens when you contact us. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Binstead (PO33)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
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How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. We photograph each gap.
Flat roof coverings
Edge trims and laps are often where flat roof coverings start to peel back. We check whether the damage is recent or older.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Binstead: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Binstead is listed?
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 smaller places like Binstead?
Yes. Binstead is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
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. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. The insurer may send a loss adjuster of its own.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. We will confirm the timing when booking.
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. It’s your record to use.
Check the roof from the ground after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Do not go up a ladder to look.
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Homes around Binstead often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
Why act early in Binstead
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, so you’re not relying only on your own photos. Around Binstead, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Binstead
- 20+ years’ experience
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
- Every finding written up with photos
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Binstead
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Binstead, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. 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.
Historic houses like Nunwell House, about 3.3 miles south-east, show how far back building around Binstead goes. Older roofs around here can leak at old repairs as readily as at original details. For landlords with property near Ryde Esplanade station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Binstead means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Binstead is about 1 mile west of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. We survey roofs in Binstead and the rest of the Isle of Wight. Our the Isle of Wight coverage includes Binstead. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
We work across PO33 for storm damage roof reports. We cover properties on Pitts Lane, Quarr Road and Church Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Haylands (1 mile south-east), Ryde (1 mile east), Upton (1 mile south), Oakfield (1 mile east) and Elmfield (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Newport (5 miles west), Cowes (6 miles west), Sandown (5 miles south), Shanklin (7 miles south), Ventnor (9 miles south) and East Cowes (5 miles north-west). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Landmarks near Binstead
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Binstead Arms, Ryde Academy and Ryde School with Upper Chine. For rail, the closest station is Ryde Esplanade station, roughly 1.3 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Gosport War Memorial Hospital (4.9 miles north) and East Cowes Castle (4.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Binstead include Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Brading Down.