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Storm damage roof report in Brighstone, Isle of Wight
An independent record of roof damage after a storm around Brighstone, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Lead lifted at abutments
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Brighstone
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. We note signs of each: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We give an honest view of what we see. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. If you’ve noticed torn or lifted flat roof coverings and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles, we can find out what’s behind it, on slate and tile slopes, chimney stacks and flat roofs alike.
Being in a small place like Brighstone makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Brighstone (PO30)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
Why get it checked now?
With an independent report, you have something specific to show your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, alongside any photos you took yourself. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Brighstone, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Brighstone: your questions answered
Will you come out to Brighstone?
Yes, Brighstone is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Brighstone, take more of a battering?
It can do. Brighstone is within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
Only your insurer can decide that. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Stay off the roof. Take photos from the ground or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What happens on the day
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 on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a small place like Brighstone, access is typically 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.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Getting a price
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Brighstone, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Brighstone
Brighstone lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where storms can bring strong gusts off the sea. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. A number of the island’s villages keep thatched roofs on older buildings, and sea air and wind reach every part of the island. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
For an older house near a landmark such as St. Mary's Church, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. With Mottistone Manor about 1.4 miles north-west, the area around Brighstone has a long history. Leaks in period homes nearby often come from lead work and valleys that have been patched before.
Brighstone is about 6 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Brighstone can all book storm damage roof reports. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Brighstone and the places around it. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Surveys in PO30 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Main Road, Meadows Close and Wilberforce Road. Brighstone is on the B3399, which makes it simple to reach. If you’re just outside Brighstone, we cover Moortown (1 mile north), Thorncross (1 mile south-east), Shorwell (2 miles east), Little Atherfield (3 miles south-east) and Atherfield Green (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (6 miles north-east), Ryde (12 miles north-east), Cowes (9 miles north-east), Sandown (10 miles east), Shanklin (10 miles east) and Ventnor (9 miles east). For harder-to-reach addresses, a little more planning is needed, so let us know when you contact us.
What’s near Brighstone
In Brighstone, that means homes and buildings near The Three Bishops pub and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Carisbrooke Castle (4.8 miles north-east) and Whitecroft Hospital (4.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Brighstone Down.
What we are asked to look at in Brighstone
Gusts work at anything on a roof that’s loose or exposed. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Take a building like Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Before booking anyone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What experience they bring
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For landlords and managing agents
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.