Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Bouldnor
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a storm damage roof report in Bouldnor and across the Isle of Wight, with plain-English findings.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Flat roof edges peeled back
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridge and hip tiles
Worn mortar under ridge tiles can let them lift in a storm. Our report says whether it looks freshly damaged or worn over time.
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. We photograph any we find.
How a storm damage roof report works in Bouldnor
After a storm, safety comes first. Photograph the damage from ground level or a window, and never climb up. 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 chimney stacks, flashings and ridges and hips, and people most often book us about flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and flat roof edges peeled back.
In a village or hamlet like Bouldnor, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We check everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Bouldnor (PO41)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
More services for Bouldnor
Honest limits
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- The outcome of a claim
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- A price for the repairs
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
Storm damage roof reports in Bouldnor: local notes
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Bouldnor, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather. 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 is detailed.
Take an older house close to Church of St Swithin (old): old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. If you let a flat or house near Lymington Pier station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Take a building like Yarmouth Church of England Aided Primary School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Bouldnor is about 5 miles south-east of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. Anywhere in Bouldnor, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across the Isle of Wight. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Here we cover the PO41 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include The Vineyard, Port La Salle and Waters Edge, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Bouldnor: Yarmouth (1 mile west), Cranmore (1 mile east), Hamstead (2 miles north-east), Shalfleet (3 miles east) and Thorns Beach (4 miles north). Further out, we also cover Newport (8 miles east), Ryde (14 miles east), Cowes (8 miles north-east), Sandown (14 miles east), Shanklin (14 miles east) and Ventnor (14 miles south-east). For harder-to-reach addresses, a little more planning is needed.
Near you in Bouldnor
In Bouldnor, that means homes and buildings near Bugle Hotel, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Lymington Pier station, roughly 4.2 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Ferguson Family Museum (1.9 miles south-west) and Yarmouth Castle (1 mile west). Green spaces nearby include Compton Down and Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Bouldnor can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know the cost up front. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Common questions in Bouldnor
Is my home in Bouldnor listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Bouldnor?
Yes, Bouldnor is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Only from ground level or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. Binoculars can help you see damage from below and we will inspect the rest from safe positions.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
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.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. If it’s safe, photograph the damage before it is covered. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
How we price storm damage roof reports
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- House, block, shop or office
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
What to tell us when you contact us
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Knowing whether older wear played a part helps you understand your position. We record storm damage and older defects, so there are no surprises later. Older cottages and farmhouses around Bouldnor can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before you book.
Why book with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID