Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Bonchurch, Isle of Wight
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Bonchurch. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- New damp or leaks inside
- Broken or displaced guttering
About our storm damage roof report in Bonchurch
After a storm, safety comes first. Take photos from the ground or from windows, and do not climb onto the roof. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. We survey flat roofs, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes, and people most often book us about stains appearing after strong winds and damaged gutters and fascias.
In a village or hamlet like Bonchurch, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We check what can be seen safely and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Bonchurch (PO38)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Bonchurch property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- 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.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
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.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
When to book a survey in Bonchurch
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
For hotels and guest houses around Bonchurch, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. We photograph any we find.
Clay and concrete tiles
Broken or missing tiles leave the underlay exposed to rain. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
Bonchurch roofs and the weather
Bonchurch is within about 1 mile of the coast, 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. Thatch survives on some older Isle of Wight buildings, and nowhere on the island is far from the sea. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
For an older house near a landmark like Old St. Boniface Church, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. With Rylstone Manor about 1.8 miles north, the area around Bonchurch has a long history. Leaks in period homes nearby often come from lead work and valleys that have been patched before.
Bonchurch is about 2 miles south of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. Surveys in Bonchurch work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Our the Isle of Wight coverage includes Bonchurch and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: PO38. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Shore Road, Leeson Road and Bonchurch Village Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Luccombe Village (1 mile north), Ventnor (1 mile west), Steephill (2 miles west), Wroxall (2 miles north-west) and Shanklin (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (9 miles north-west), Ryde (9 miles north), Cowes (12 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles north), East Cowes (12 miles north-west) and Oakfield (8 miles north). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so please mention your location when you phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Around Bonchurch
In Bonchurch, that means homes and buildings near Bonchurch Inn. The closest station to Bonchurch is Shanklin station, roughly 2.4 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Sandown Castle (4.3 miles north) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (2.5 miles north). The countryside around Bonchurch includes Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
Common questions in Bonchurch
Is Bonchurch within the area you cover?
Yes, Bonchurch is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Bonchurch, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows, and Bonchurch is within about 1 mile of the coast.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We are not loss adjusters and don’t act for you with the insurer. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. If you are still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
What we do, step by step
We will 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 for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Bonchurch, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.