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Bowcombe Storm Damage Roof Report
A careful look at the roof at your property in Bowcombe, with photographs and a written report.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Stains appearing after strong winds
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, it normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older rural homes like those around Bowcombe can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there is access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
How a storm damage roof report works in Bowcombe
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Your policy document sets out its own definition. We do not decide whether a storm met that test. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. The report includes photographs of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We survey chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and ridges and hips, and common reasons people get in touch are broken or displaced guttering and slates and tiles blown off the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Bowcombe, 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, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We check whatever is safely visible 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.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Bowcombe (PO30)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Estimates of repair costs
- A decision on your insurance claim
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
Storm damage roof reports in Bowcombe: local notes
Bowcombe is within about 5 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Thatch survives on some older Isle of Wight 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.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St. Nicholas in Castro, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Historic houses such as Carisbrooke Castle, about 1.2 miles north-east, show how far back building around Bowcombe goes. Older roofs around here can leak at old repairs as readily as at original details. Anyone responsible for a site like Christ The King College will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Bowcombe is about 2 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Bowcombe and nearby. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Bowcombe. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
Storm damage roof reports in PO30 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover Plaish (1 mile north-east), Clatterford (1 mile north-east), Carisbrooke (1 mile north-east), Gunville (1 mile north-east) and Gatcombe (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ryde (8 miles east), Cowes (6 miles north), Sandown (8 miles east), Shanklin (8 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (6 miles north-east). If you are somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed, so mention it as you book.
Local landmarks in Bowcombe
In Bowcombe, that means homes and buildings near The Blacksmiths Arms. Nearby you will also find Whitecroft Hospital (1.6 miles east) and Isle of Wight Music Museum (2.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Bowcombe include Brighstone Down.
Bowcombe questions
Is the coastal weather around Bowcombe hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Is my home in Bowcombe listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Bowcombe?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- When you need the report by
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
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Why act early in Bowcombe
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. In a place like Bowcombe, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Every finding written up with photos
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed