Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Brading Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Brading and the rest of the Isle of Wight. We survey on any day of the week.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged ridges and hips
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Brading
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Brading, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. Historic houses such as Morton Manor, about 0.4 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Brading goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For landlords with property near Brading station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. Take a building like Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Brading is about 3 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Wherever you are in Brading, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Brading is one of the towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we work. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across the PO36 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Station Road, High Street and Wrax Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Being close to the A3055, Brading is simple for us to get to. We also cover the places around Brading: Yarbridge (1 mile south), Morton (1 mile south-west), Adgestone (1 mile south-west), Yaverland (1 mile south) and Gaskins (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (7 miles west), Ryde (3 miles north), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Shanklin (4 miles south-west), Ventnor (6 miles south-west) and East Cowes (8 miles north-west). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so please mention your location when you phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Near you in Brading
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Bugle Inn and Sandown Bay Academy and the streets around them. Brading has its own railway station: Brading station. A little further out are Sandown Castle (1.5 miles south) and Brading Waxworks (less than half a mile north). The countryside around Brading includes Brading Marshes RSPB reserve and Brading Down.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Brading
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. It sets out what is damaged, with photographs, and what we think the likely cause is. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We are not loss adjusters, and we can’t tell you whether a claim will succeed. We survey slate and tile slopes, flat roofs and flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are slates and tiles blown off the roof and damaged flat roof membrane.
In a village or hamlet like Brading, 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, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Brading (PO36)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Brading
Landlords and building managers frequently need a written record after a storm. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- New damp or leaks inside
Take an older house close to St. Mary's Church: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Questions to ask before you book
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How soon the report will arrive
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What happens after the report arrives
Common questions in Brading
Is the coastal weather around Brading hard on roofs?
Often, yes. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Brading is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Is my home in Brading listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Do you cover Brading?
Yes, we do. Brading is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Tips that help
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
If you are unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Do not go up a ladder to look.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Which survey package you book
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The size of the roof
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
For a price for your roof in Brading, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Roof by roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. Each one is recorded with photos.
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.
What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a small place like Brading, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.